By D. L. MONDELO
“The automated electoral system does not prevent the cheating tactics of the past but in fact allows cheating in a bigger and faster way.”
Campaign Contributions, Pre-programming Key to Aquino Victory – Sison
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Carol Pagaduan-Araullo | Makabayan, Makamasa
By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO Streetwise/Business World Posted by Bulatlat.com A number of friends and sympathizers of the national democratic movement have voiced their disagreement or downright disapproval of the tactical alliance forged between Makabayan, the umbrella organization of progressive party lists prominently led by senatorial candidates Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza, and the Nacionalista Party (NP)…
IPPs Should Address Power Crisis in Mindanao, Says Progressive Group
PRESS RELEASE March 15, 2010 “LET the IPPs provide the reported power lack in Mindanao than declaring a state of emergency in Mindanao.” This is the stand of Makabayan Coalition Northern Mindanao on Friday’s pronouncement declaring the island-region under a state of calamity. Makabayan Coalition composed of the six progressive partylist groups, individuals and other…
Ka Satur Ocampo, Liza Maza to Run for Senate as Independents, Declare Breakdown of Talks with NP
By MARYA SALAMAT
Makabayan is a coalition of eight progressive party-list groups. Ocampo and Maza are running for Senate under Makabayan.
Left Forms New Coalition for 2010 Elections
Left Forms ‘Makabayan’ Coalition
Left Forms New Coalition for 2010 Elections
A new coalition has been formed to counter the dirty and traditional politics in the country. It has pledged to advance the politics of change and promote a ‘pro-people’ platform for the 2010 elections.
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‘Butcher of Mindoro’ terrifies Visayas human rights groups The regional peasant alliance, Samahan han Gudti nga mga Parag-uma ha Sinirangan Bisayas (Sagupa-SB or Regional Peasant Alliance in Eastern Visayas) denounced Jan. 4 the possible appointment of Brig. Gen. Jovito Palparan as chief of the army’s 8th Infantry Division assigned in the region. Palparan would replace…