Tag Archives: calamity
Critics cry direct bribe in aid of calamity declaration
By Sugar Hicap MANILA, Philippines-The decision of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to leave to the discretion of local government officials where the funds freed by her declaration of a state of calamity in Mindanao constitutes a direct bribe for whatever sinister … Continue reading
Filed under corruption, disaster, elections
Calamity stricken farmers burned 1,000 photos of surfing Gloria
By Lollipop de los Reyes and Billy Javier Reyes Manila, Philippines-Some 1,000 reproduced photos of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo showing her surfing in Argao Island in Mindanao will be burned by calamity affected farmers in Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog in … Continue reading
Filed under agrarian reform, agriculture, corruption, disaster, environment
Lake groups launch 10k signature drive vs. NCHS
By Ms Sugar Hicap and Billy Javier Reyes Lakeshore groups in Rizal and Laguna provinces belonging to the activist fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), its regional chapter Pamalakaya-Southern Tagalog and the multi-sectoral environmental group Save … Continue reading
Filed under disaster, environment, Laguna Lake, Manila Bay, politics
Rural groups kicked off own relief caravan to Central Luzon
By Roy Morilla, Mama Mila Liguasan and TC Concepcion Quezon City- Rural based groups headed by the farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and Anakpawis party list today kicked off a three-day, four-vehicle relief caravan in Central Luzon provinces … Continue reading
Filed under agrarian reform, disaster, environment, human rights, politics
Think tank to PGMA: Cancel debt payment to free up funds for calamity relief
By Billy Javier Reyes, Bb. Joyce Cabral,Gerry Albert Corpuz and Viva Regala-Alonzo Manila, Philippines–The independent think tank and research group IBON on Thursday urged the Macapagal-Arroyo government to cancel debt payments and free up resources for relief and rehabilitation, instead … Continue reading
Expert wants San Roque dam operators, gov’t held accountable for Northern Luzon disaster
Expert wants San Roque dam operators, gov’t held accountable for Northern Luzon disaster by Viva Regala-Alonzo. Manila, Philippines- University of the Philippines (UP)-based expert and scientist Dr. Giovanni Tapang said the Philippine government, including private groups and operators of San … Continue reading
Filed under disaster, environment
SC chief Justice Puno urged to lead proposed national inquiry on Ondoy and Pepeng
SC chief Justice Puno urged to lead proposed national inquiry on Ondoy and Pepeng By Billy Javier Reyes and Maria Stella Recuerdo del Carriedo Manila, Philippines-Leftwing activists identified with the fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) … Continue reading
Filed under disaster, environment, politics
Lakeshore groups pressed dismantling of Napindan
Lakeshore groups pressed dismantling of Napindan By Mama Mila Liguasan in Antipolo City, Rizal and Bb. Joyce Cabral in Calamba City, Laguna LAKESHORE groups in Rizal and Laguna provinces identified with the activist fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya … Continue reading
Filed under disaster, environment, Laguna Lake, politics
Health group: “Empowered citizenry, cornerstone of disaster prep”
Health group: “Empowered citizenry, cornerstone of disaster prep” By Dr. Gene Nisperos, contributor and Gerry Albert Corpuz, senior reporter, The Pamalakaya Times Manila, Philippines- An activist alliance of doctors and medical personnel said an empowered citizenry is the cornerstone of … Continue reading
Filed under disaster, environment, health, politics, Uncategorized
Small fishermen not included in DA rehab plan, fishers group complains
Small fishermen not included in DA rehab plan, fishers group complains By Maria Stella Recuerdo del Carriedo, contributor Quezon City-The small fishermen affected by tropical storm Ondoy and typhoon Pepeng are not included in the relief and rehabilitation plans of … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, Breaking News, disaster
