Today’s Views

Analysis: Desperate Times for GMA

People simply do not buy repeated hectoring by the President and her allies that charter change will bring the country to paradise and news that she is sick generates further expectations for her to step down. The survival options for the besieged President have simply depreciated.

By the Policy Study, Publication and Advocacy Program
Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
(more…)

Continue ReadingAnalysis: Desperate Times for GMA

Commentary: War on Terror Is a Strategy to Criminalize Dissent

The idea of terrorism is extended to several forms of social fight and protest. Dissident political and trade union opinions become criminalized. An environment movement such as Greenpeace or animal rights activist is even prosecuted as terrorist in some countries. Lawyer Raf Jespers of the Progressive Lawyers Network, Belgium, made these arguments during a forum of international lawyers in Davao City last month.

(more…)

Continue ReadingCommentary: War on Terror Is a Strategy to Criminalize Dissent

Human Rights and the Quest for Justice: Arroyo’s ‘War Crimes’

In this analysis piece, the Policy Study, Publication and Advocacy (PSPA) Program of the Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) analyzes the recent filing of human-rights charges against President…

Continue ReadingHuman Rights and the Quest for Justice: Arroyo’s ‘War Crimes’

Toni Galang in Davao

JOAN SOCO (Editor?s Note: This column should have appeared weeks ago but did not because it fell through the cracks of our otherwise excellent email system. Our apologies to Ms. Soco and her followers.)

DAVAO CITY — Hi, everyone! I?m back and I have here with me the juiciest and latest happening in town!

Davao shines more than ever as the world renowned fashion designer, Toni Galang brought forth glamour through his designs and couture. Toni Galang ?06 marked a major event at Marco Polo Hotel last July 27, 2006. The event showcased Toni?s Black and White, Gold, and Bridal collection. The various collections were worn by Davao models (including yours truly), Bb. Pilipinas-World Marina Benipayo and Bb. Pilipinas-International Patty Betita.

(more…)

Continue ReadingToni Galang in Davao