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‘Jericho March’ to Comelec on April 22

‘Jericho March’ to Comelec on April 22

Independent poll watchdog Kontra Daya has called on citizens to join a “Jericho March” on April 22 that will go to and around the Commission on Elections office in Intramuros, Manila.

Guingona Rips JPEPA, Calls it One-Sided

Former Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr has criticized the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), calling it one-sided and unfairly favoring Japanese interests. “The unfair and one-sided provisions of the JPEPA encroach on the rights of the Filipinos to chart their own destiny,” Guingona said at a press conference held at the Miriam College by the [...]

Kabataan Party Lauds High Court Decision on Beltran, Batasan 5

Kabataan Party yesterday lauded the Supreme Court’s final decision to dismiss the rebellion charges against Beltran and the Batasan 5, saying the high court’s ruling serves as an early warning to the Arroyo administration to think twice before implementing the anti-terrorism law. “This should teach Mrs. Arroyo and her cohorts that they cannot always have [...]