Satur’s lawyers seek his dismissal from DOJ list
In the PILC motion’s prefatory statement, Ocampo said, “I am Saturnino Ocampo. Journalist. I am NOT a terrorist.”
Satur’s lawyers seek his dismissal from DOJ list
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Duterte gov’t adopts US ‘war on terror’ plan
Duterte gov’t adopts US ‘war on terror’ plan
The recently concluded (September 18-26) “low-key” US-Philippine joint military exercise, dubbed “Tempest Wind,” signals three interrelated foreboding situations: First, – after so much presidential anti-US blustering and threat to cut off relations and chart an...
Extrajudicial killing of rights defenders
Extrajudicial killing of rights defenders
Sixteen years ago, alarmed over the rising incidents of extrajudicial killing of persons engaged in defending and promoting human rights in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, an independent advocacy group founded Front Line Defenders (FLD) in Dublin,...
The unending wars: Part of Obama legacy
The unending wars: Part of Obama legacy
In his farewell speech on Tuesday, US President Barack Obama tried to project confidence in America’s future, while saying economic inequality, racism, and closed-mindedness threaten national unity. He pledged to support his successor, Donald Trump, in face of the...
Not just an issue of violence
Not just an issue of violence
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star Last December 22, a major daily published (as full-page ad) an appeal titled “Cease all hostilities until the 2016 elections.” It’s addressed to the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Communist Party...
Hope, fear, frustration: Driving forces for change
Hope, fear, frustration: Driving forces for change
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star Whatever may be the reason(s), 90 percent of Filipinos welcome 2016 with hope, per the surveys by Pulse Asia and Social Weather Stations. Here’s wishing one and all a happy and exciting new year! Before...
Aquino out to silence critics through ‘trumped up’ cases – rights group
Aquino out to silence critics through ‘trumped up’ cases – rights group
“Trumped-up charges are obviously meant to stifle the freedom of movement of political dissenters. This is the bigger crime.” – Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan
Satur, others appeal SC order on Arroyo-era charges
Satur, others appeal SC order on Arroyo-era charges
The petitioners maintained that public prosecutor Rosulo Vivero committed “prosecutorial misconduct when he knowingly used recycled and falsified evidence as basis to file multiple murder charges.”
Satur Ocampo and the martial law years
Satur Ocampo and the martial law years
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO MANILA -- The year is 1972. One late afternoon in early September as he was on his way to work, Satur was accosted by an armed man. His bag and all its contents were taken, but he himself was left unharmed. Even then it did not appear to...
Peasants all over the country march for land, rights, social justice
Peasants all over the country march for land, rights, social justice
By MARYA SALAMAT
After decades of what they described as “agrarian reform programs designed to fail,” Filipino peasants continue to suffer from landlessness and worsening poverty.
Sidebar: Lakbayan in Northern Mindanao Region a success – peasants’ groups
Protestant bishops in Western Mindanao rally support for GPH-NDFP peace process
Protestant bishops in Western Mindanao rally support for GPH-NDFP peace process
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Support for the peace talks between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) continues to pour in as various sectors of Philippine society including religious formations...
KMU Resolves to Intensify Struggle Against Globalization and For A Just and Lasting Peace
KMU Resolves to Intensify Struggle Against Globalization and For A Just and Lasting Peace
By BENJIE OLIVEROS
During the 10th National Congress of the Kilusang Mayo Uno, the labor center took stock of its strengths and weaknesses and resolved to bring the struggle of workers to a higher level, and to pursue the fight against neoliberal policies, which constitute an attack on the rights of workers and the Filipino people.
Satur: AFP Must Keep Out of Peace Talks
Satur: AFP Must Keep Out of Peace Talks
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Satur Ocampo laments the statements made by the AFP about the peace talks that were mostly disparaging or negative. He says there were designed to sabotage the peace process.
Next Agenda in GPH-NDFP Talks Can Make or Break Peace Process
Next Agenda in GPH-NDFP Talks Can Make or Break Peace Process
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Forging the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms (Caser) is said to be the “meat” of the negotiations as it aims to resolve the root causes of poverty and lack of development in the Philippines.
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At Start of Talks in Oslo, Reds Insist Manila Violated Agreements
At Start of Talks in Oslo, Reds Insist Manila Violated Agreements
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The Communist Party of the Philippines demands the release of its leaders and members, as well as the nearly 400 political prisoners in the Philippines. | Sidebar: 'Ka Bart' Is Member of NDF Peace Panel, CPP Reiterates
Audio: ‘Beyond Morong 43, Aquino Needs to Prove Commitment to Human Rights’
Audio: ‘Beyond Morong 43, Aquino Needs to Prove Commitment to Human Rights’
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News in Pictures: Groups to Noynoy: Stop the Killings, Junk Counter-Insurgency Policies
News in Pictures: Groups to Noynoy: Stop the Killings, Junk Counter-Insurgency Policies
Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) marched to Chino Roces (formerly Mendiola) bridge this morning calling on President Benigno S. Aquino III to end extrajudicial killings of activists.
First Six Months of the 13th Congress
First Six Months of the 13th Congress
The 13th Congress has used up almost a third of its term, reportedly spends millions a day for its legislative work and still has tons of work to do. It must now work double pace if it would like to compensate for lost time – as some of its members undoubtedly do....
Impeachment Move vs Arroyo Steams Ahead
Impeachment Move vs Arroyo Steams Ahead
Just more than a week before the state-of-the-nation address (SONA), opposition members of Congress are busy maneuvering to ensure that someone else will stand before them in next year’s SONA. BY DABET CASTAÑEDA It is only 10 days before the second session of the...
Campus Journalists Endorse Progressive Party-list and Senatoriables
Campus Journalists Endorse Progressive Party-list and Senatoriables
By ANNE EDNALYN DELA CRUZ
The College Editors Guild of the Philippines endorses Makabayan senatoriables Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza, who they believe, will uphold rights of journalists and the youth. Kabataan Rep. Raymond Palatino intends to amend the Campus Journalism Act of 1991.
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