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Self-fulfilling prophecy: Noynoy Aquino and impunity in the Philippines

By Tonyo Cruz Wed, Nov 23, 2011 12:01AM UTC View Comments

Referring to extra judicial killings and the killing of journalists in the Philippines in his July, 2010 State of the Nation Address, President Benigno Aquino III declared that his administration would “hold murderers accountable.” Despite that pledge, six journalists have been killed since then, or a total of 10 since the Ampatuan Massacre of November 23, 2009 claimed...

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Philippines under spotlight on Nov. 23 ‘Day to End Impunity’

By Tonyo Cruz Tue, Nov 22, 2011 11:08AM UTC View Comments

On Nov. 23, the second anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre, the world remembers and asks everyone to stand up to impunity. Now dubbed as “Day to End Impunity”, Nov. 23 will be a day of citizens’ action amid inaction of governments, such as that of President Benigno Aquino III, to shatter the culture and climate...

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

By Tonyo Cruz 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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Angelo Reyes as Arroyo’s favorite and loyal general

By Tonyo Cruz Tue, Feb 08, 2011 12:09PM UTC View Comments

General Angelo Reyes today took his own life as Congress investigates allegations he obtained P50,000,000.00 as pabaon or “parting gift” when he left the post of chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. While we appreciate Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago’s reminder that Reyes’ death extinguished his legal and political accountabilities, the fight...

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