Stories tagged
‘ampatuan’

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Young guns, young terror

by Jaileen F. Jimeno

In this issue: Gloria’s inglorious record: Biggest debtor, least popular The economy Misplaced government spending worsens woes ‘Dubious’ oil price hikes hurt the poorest most Romulo L. Neri: Can golf, realpolitik work at SSS? Perspectives That bumpy ride called democracy First person: August 21, 1983 A million came for Ninoy as reporters battled with censors […]

Read more… | Posted Thursday, September 4th, 2008
Public Eye

Amid the fighting, the clan rules in Maguindanao

by Jaileen F. Jimeno

MAGUINDANAO — The sound of sirens precedes the passing of a long convoy of 4×4 sport utility vehicles. As if on cue, jeepneys and private vehicles begin moving to the right side of the street, where they all then ground to halt.

“Kailangan tumabi ka, kasi babanggain ka nila. Palalabasin nilang kaaway ka (You have to get out of their way, otherwise they’ll hit your car. And then they’ll make it appear you’re one of their enemies),” explains an old man watching the scene by the roadside.

Read more… | Posted Thursday, September 4th, 2008