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The Philippines' high court arguably favors the Aquino family in its decision on Luisita, says farmers. (Photo from Bulatlat.com)

From fiction to fact: What Aquino could do to stop killings

By Mon, Nov 21, 2011 10:24AM UTC View Comments The Philippines' high court arguably favors the Aquino family in its decision on Luisita, says farmers. (Photo from Bulatlat.com)

Sometime, somewhere in a parallel world: Recalling the assassination of his own father, President Benigno Aquino III today spoke out and acted strongly on the issue of extrajudicial killings that continue to victimize journalists, activists and lawyers across the country. In a surprise televised address to the nation, days ahead of the birthday of former...

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Christmas and Filipino communists

By Wed, Dec 22, 2010 8:48PM UTC View Comments The Philippine flag. Pic: AP.

Christmas is also a good time talk about communism in the Philippines, like what happened today on Twitter. There are plenty of reasons to do so. Communists also celebrate Christmas along with their comrades and family. They are humans, too, after all — a fact that’s glossed over by media reportage and the cruel portrayals...

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