Topic: dictatorship

OPINION: Night falls on PH's fragile democracy

OPINION: Night falls on PH's fragile democracy

Inday Espina-Varona — scaRRedcat
Posted at Dec 13 05:16 PM

Darkness has fallen. We can expect nothing from this government. As in that long Marcos night, Filipinos will just have to fall back on their courage and commitment to democracy and freedom. Read more »

Bantayog to honor 11 heroes on Bonifacio Day

Bantayog to honor 11 heroes on Bonifacio Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 09:02 PM

A banking and insurance tycoon, an activist-priest and a journalist will join the ranks of the country's martyrs and heroes recognized for standing up for democracy and freedom during the Marcos dictatorship. Read more »

Mugabe relieved to have resigned, priest says

Mugabe relieved to have resigned, priest says

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 29 03:06 AM

Fidelis Mukonori, the Jesuit priest who mediated Robert Mugabe's exit in what was a seismic moment in Zimbabwe's history, said the 93-year-old appeared relieved after signing his resignation letter. Read more »

Mugabe granted immunity, sources say

Mugabe granted immunity, sources say

MacDonald Dzirutwe and Cris Chinaka, Reuters
Posted at Nov 24 05:07 AM

HARARE - Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution and assured that his safety would be protected in his home country as part of a deal that led to his resignation, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. Read more »

OPINION: Ninoy

OPINION: Ninoy

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Nov 28 10:00 PM

Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. or Ninoy would have been 85 years old on November 27 this coming Monday. Let us remember. I have personal memories to share. Read more »

Zimbabwean students rage against defiant Mugabe

Zimbabwean students rage against defiant Mugabe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 12:07 AM

Branding President Robert Mugabe a dark force who threatened their future, several hundred Zimbabwean students on Tuesday added their voices to the clamor for the 93-year-old autocrat to quit. Read more »

OPINION: RevGov

OPINION: RevGov

Harvey S. Keh
Posted at Nov 20 01:21 AM

Our freedoms and rights are enabled by our democracy and because there will be those who will want to take our rights and freedoms away, we have the responsibility to protect it and make sure it is kept; for, once taken, it will not only be difficult, it will also be bloody to regain. Read more »

OPINION: Stamp of Approval

OPINION: Stamp of Approval

Alan Robles — Hot Manila
Posted at Nov 03 05:42 PM

Last week, without any warning the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issued a special commemorative stamp featuring the smiling face of the murderous dictator Ferdinand Marcos. It provoked an outcry, protests and questions. We are here to answer those questions. Read more »

OPINION: How could Martial Law happen?

OPINION: How could Martial Law happen?

Raissa Robles
Posted at Oct 30 03:59 PM

One thing that the Marcos period should have taught us is that without the checks and balances of other institutions like Congress, the Judiciary and the free press, a dictator is free to define who a criminal is, who can be arrested and who can be put to death. Read more »

OPINION: Winner take all

OPINION: Winner take all

Manolo Quezon - The Explainer
Posted at Oct 23 03:01 PM

The one thing you have to know about a revolution is that by its nature, it is illegal unless and until it wins. Then the revolution dictates what is legal or not.  Read more »

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