SC decision on Hacienda Luisita deceptive, a travesty of Justice
This is a press statement from Akbayan Akbayan Party today condemned in the strongest possible terms the Supreme Court’s decision on the Hacienda Luisita case....
Women’s Group: Investigate ‘Kadiri’ Bishops
This is a press statement from DSWP Amid Bishops’ involvement in the scandalous Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and money released by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes...
On leadership: Slowly but surely
364 days is not enough to clean up multiple decades of unjust, mess and uncontrollable corruption. Even the elected tricycle drivers association president cannot just...
#endchildabusePH advocacy in Twitter
The End Child Abuse in facebook is also actively engaged in Twitter. Well, the @parasamgabata gives out news about child abuse. But other than the...
Amerasians in the Philippines call for equal opportunities & solidarity
Amerasians in Angeles and Olongapo, Pampanga and Castillejos, Zambales have joined hands to promote their rights and called for equal opportunities that will improve their...
An assessment of Year one of the Aquino Administration
This is a press statement of Makati Business Club on June 30, 2011. In order to make an objective assessment of the Aquino administration’s first...
“And to be an American is to be a friend of the Philippines”- Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR HARRY K. THOMAS, JR. AT THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, JULY 1, 2011 Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario Ambassadors and distinguished members...
Good work will never justify wrongdoing
Public service is one key aspects of a civilized society and a vehicle to preserving social justice and the rule of law. But what happens...
Seeds of change planted, time now for broader and deeper reforms
This is Akbayan’s press statement on PNoy’s 1st year: On the first year of President Aquino’s term, Akbayan Party today lauded the government for the...
On Mayor Sara Duterte punching the Sheriff. Is this right?
Image courtesy of ABS CBN Punching Incident Mayor Sara Z. Duterte punched a court sheriff Friday morning for ordering the demolition of shanties in Barangay...
President Benigno Aquino III’s speech on his first year in office
Talumpati ng Kagalang-galang Benigno S. Aquino III Pangulo ng Pilipinas Sa anibersayo ng kanyang panunumpa bilang pangulo [Inihayag sa PhilSports Arena, Pasig City noong ika-30...
Passing marks for President Noynoy Aquino’s first year
Photo by Jane Uymatiao A year ago, Blog Watch participated in the coverage of President Aquino’s inaugural. Though I did not vote for him, I...
Traffic Navigator from MMDA metrobase & TV 5
TV 5 announced today a huge partnership with Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which will tap web ad mobile applications. The public beta was launched...
Livestream: Ampatuan Maguindanao massacre trial at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s website is now carrying the livestream of the Maguindanao massacre trial http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph . Chief Justice Renato Corona “issued the order after the...
Pope sends his first tweet via iPad
The pope has launched a new Vatican website with his iPad, which included a video from ROME REPORTS. It’s a way to celebrate his 60th...