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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...

Christopher Lao: Meat thrown to the pack

By Fri, Aug 05, 2011 7:59PM UTC View Comments Christopher Lao: Meat thrown to the pack

I have to disagree with my friends over at the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, which publishes the PJR (Philippine Journalism Review) Reports, on the Christopher Lao controversy. Lao, as you know, is the Filipino motorist who drove his car into a flooded street and later complained in front of the camera that he...

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