A challenge of conscience (November 23 Movement)

N.B. – This is a statement from the November 23 Movement scheduled to be published or aired by participating media organizations on December 1 (Tuesday). As a member of NUJP (one of the signatories), I fully agree with the contents of this statement. A Challenge of Conscience The brutal, indiscriminate... 

Source:  Rising Sun

Nicanor Perlas, the Presidentiable

Just recently, at the recently concluded second wave of “HER TIME IS UP: 2010 Election Forum” held at the UP College of Law by KAISA and several student councils in UP Diliman, I had the chance to interview and listen to what Mr. Nicanor Perlas has to say on the Maguindanao Massacre. Here's his video... 

Source:  The Philippines and Beyond

Philippine Government Corruption: deadly attack killed 57

After his wife, sister and aunt was murdured by a ruthless Ampatuan clan, Ismael Madudadatu filed to run for governor of Maguindanao province. Maguindanao province was the scene where 57 Filipinos were murdured by the Ampatuan clan with the ring leader, Andal Ampatuan Jr, who is running against Ismael... 

Source:  Filipino Scene

Ampatuan in detention

VERA Files photojournalist Mario Ignacio took the following photos of Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. as he underwent medical examination at his holiding cell at the National Bureau of Investigation on Friday morning. Ampatuan surrendered Thursday in connection with Monday’s pre-election... 

Source:  ellen tordesillas

Masaker, peryodismo at aktibismo

N.B. – This was published in the November 27-December 3, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/11/masaker-peryodismo-at-aktibismo/. Normal ang magulat at magalit, ang tumangis at mainis, ang magduda’t mag-alala. Bahagi ang... 

Source:  Rising Sun

Charlizzie’s Video Message for the Ampatuans – NSFW

With national outrage over the Maguindanao massacre growing over the alleged kid-gloves treatment by President GMA’s adminstration, Filipino YouTube user “Charlizzie” decided to express his anger over the event. Here’s Charlizzie’s My Message To The Ampatuans (And The Arroyos),... 

Source:  Technograph

Maguindanao Massacre: Politics shouldn’t be like this

What happened in Maguindanao is very unfortunate, unacceptable, uncalled for and should be condemned. Why should politics be like this? Why can't political warlordism and private armies be eliminated?The massacre that happened in Maguindanao, now infamously known as the Maguindanao Massacre, has now... 

Source:  Kevin Ray N. Chua

Prime suspects in the Maguindanao massacre surrenders

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Authorities say a scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines has turned himself in. The dead from Monday’s massacre include the wife, family and dozens of journalists and supporters of a gubernatorial... 

Source:  Blog For Noob Dot Com | Noob Blogger

Philippine Massacre Primary Suspect Surrenders

The primary suspect of the massacre in the Philippine province of Maguindanao has surrendered to authorities. The massacre death toll now stands at 57, Philippine network ABS-CBN reports. Buluan mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr surrendered to Philippine authorities late morning of Thursday, November 26. The Ampatuan... 

Source:  Daily Contributor

Day of mourning today, really?

“I am declaring a day of mourning for the victims of the mass murder in Mindanao,” so said Gloria Arroyo. “I am outraged as everyone is at this crime. It is a travesty of our pledge to uphold the basic humanity of every Filipino,” so sad Gloria Arroyo. What was it? A pathetic response on on the... 

Source:  myepinOy's bLOG

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