Kategorie: Allgemein
Buchbesprechung: Ka Bel The Life and struggle of Crispin Beltran
(zu Deutsch: Das Leben und der Kampf von Crispin Beltran) von Ina Alleco R. Silverio, erschienen bei Southern Voices Printing Press 2010 in Quezon City, Philippinen, ISBN 978 971 94081 5 4
Im April 2010 erschien dieses spannende und informative Buch über den legendären, langjährigen Vorsitzenden der Gewerkschaft Kilusang Mayo Uno, KMU (Gewerkschaftsbewegung des 1. Mai), Crispin Beltran, bekannt als Ka Bel.
Die Autorin, Ina Silverio, hat mit Ka Bel 12 Jahre für ihn bzw. mit ihm zusammengearbeitet und ihm während seines Aufenthaltes im philippinischen Herzzentrum (zu dieser Zeit war er noch als politischer Gefangener inhaftiert, von 24.Februar 2006 bis 2. Juli 2007) den Vorschlag gemacht, ein Buch über sein Leben, das so voll von Dramatik und Aktivitäten war, zu schreiben. In seiner ihm eigenen bescheidenen Art lächelte er und fragte: „Will irgendjemand über mich ein Buch lesen? Warum sollten sie? Ich bin bloß einer von Millionen Gewerkschaftsaktivisten.“ (Ka Bel, S.5) Doch dann ließ er sich darauf ein und ließ seinen Erinnerungen freien Lauf, die dann für die Erstellung des Buches sortiert werden mussten.
Conflict in Moro Land. Prospects for Peace?
Arndt Graf, Peter Kreuzer und Rainer Werning (Hgg.):
Pulau Pinang: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Press, 2009. 229 S., USD 12,00
Der von Arndt Graf, Peter Kreuzer und
Rainer Werning herausgegebene Sammelband
vereint Perspektiven zumeist deutscher
Wissenschaftler auf den Konflikt in
104 ASIEN 119 (April 2011)
Mindanao auf den südlichen Philippinen –
ein Konflikt, der seit dem Beginn des Moro-
Widerstands in den 1970er Jahren etwa
150.000 Menschen das Leben kostete und
dessen Wurzeln bis in die spanische Kolonialzeit
zurückreichen. In Deutschland
schenkte man dem Konflikt wenig Beachtung,
bis im Jahr 2000 die Gruppe Abu
Sayyaf die deutsche Familie Wallert zusammen
mit anderen Touristen von der
malaysischen Insel Sipadan entführte und
auf die südphilippinische Insel Jolo brachte.
Morong 43 file formal charges against GMA and military officials behind their arrest
Warm greetings! Below is an update on the struggle for justice for victims of human rights violations by the Arroyo regime. Yesterday. 4 April 2011, the "Morong 43" --the health workers who were detained and tortured by the Arroyo administration from February to December 2010 filed a lawsuit/ civil case against ex-President Arroyo and the top officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The "Morong 43" say that the support given to them by friends from 32 countries during the time of their detention is their inspiration in the continuing struggle for justice. They count the GFF and the Monday-Demonstration-Stuttgart as their friends who gave them firm support and encouragement. In solidarity, Medy and your friends in the Philippines ---------- Forwarded message ---------- April 4, 2011 Morong 43 file formal charges against GMA and military officials behind their arrest Reference:Carlos Montemayor, R.N. – (+63922) 499-6237 / (+632) 929-8109 Quezon City, Philippines -- Taking their struggle to the next level, former detainees and members of the so called Morong 43 trooped to the Quezon City Hall of Justice today to formally file a civil case against top ranking government and military officials believed to be behind the gross injustices they were made to suffer in the 10 months that they were unlawfully detained. The plaintiffs are suing for damages totaling P15 million for physical and psychological torture and other forms of indignities they suffered during their illegal arrest and detention. Defendants named in the suit are former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales, former Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado, Gen. Delfin N. Bangit, former commander of the 2nd Infantry Division (ID) Gen. Jorge Segovia, commander of the intelligence unit of the 2nd IDPA Lt. Col. Cristobal Zaragosa, 2nd IDPA Warden Major Manuel Tabion, commander of the 202nd Infantry Batallion (IB) Col. Aurelio Baladad, 16th IBPA commander Lt. Col. Jaime Abawag, and Rizal Provincial Police Office commander P/Supt. Marion Balolong. The case was filed by six of the Morong 43 health workers namely, Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor, Dr. Alexis Montes, registered nurse Gary Liberal, registered midwife Ma. Teresa Quinawayan, Reynaldo Macabenta, and Mercy Castro. Read more »
924th day of disappearance of James Balao?
To president Benigno Aquino III, to the former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of Philippines, mass media, trade unions and to the international democratic public, to the human rights organizations- please forward this email whereever and whenever you can to strengthen the international protest and solidarity movement for human rights in the Philippines, which people needs for their life in standing up to fight for a liberated world!
On the last Monday Demonstration on the 28th of March 2011 we counted – as it was decided in October 2008 in the partnership agreement between the Monday-Demonstration Movement Stuttgart and the family Balao and Cordillera People Alliance (CPA) – the days of disappearance of James Balao. It was the 924 th day of the disappearance of James Balao.
More than 924 days are gone since James Balao, one of the founders of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (www.cpaphils.org ), who was abducted by military intelligence and security units at Lower Tomay, La Trinidad, Benguet, Northern Luzon, Philippines on September 17, 2008.
Japan: Updates from Zenroren / Keisuke FUSE
March 30, 2011
Updates from Zenroren / Keisuke FUSE
Dear Colleagues,
20 days has passed since the 3-11 disaster. As you may know, overwhelming
atmosphere over Japanese economy and society is “self-restraint” or “jishuku” incJapanese language. Toyota and major manufacturing companies still halt their production and this suspension seriously impacts small subcontractors and particularly for contingent workers.
To Zenroren’s toll free hot-line, many workers are asking assistance on terminating employment or lay-off. Some companies canceled new recruitment from April for high school and college
graduates. Zenroren affiliated unions in Tohoku are working to secure employment and wages. Co-op workers union in Miyagi agreed with the management that 60% of wage will be compensated during closure of the stores. It is great success and victory for not only Zenroren members, while the Labor Ministry issued “information” to inform employers and workers that employers does not have obligation to pay wages during the planned blackout and disaster impact.
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Statement of Kapatiran to the nuclear disaster in Japan
Dear Medy, dear Ed,
I hope everything is fine with you.
Since this disaster in Japan happened, we are very concerned about the situation in Asia.
Here in Germany the protest movement against nuclear energy has increased dramatically.
We are working on our next newsletter and would like to ask you some questions:
1. Which effect has the atomic desaster on the Philippines and how do the Filipino people react?
2. Do you as a „neighbour“ of Japan have special contacts or information (for example from Toyota workers)?
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Dear Julia, Albert, Rosi, Dilek,
Warm greetings!
In answer to your question : reaction of Filipinos to the nuclear disaster in Japan– Here in the Philippines, the main concern of many Filipinos are basic necessities– food, jobs, housing, health, education. Although there are more than 300,000 Filipinos living in Japan (many of them with Japanese husbands and children), only about 7000 (including Japanese husbands) have returned home after the nuclear catastrophe in northeast Japan.. Almost all who have come back to the Philippines live in northeast Japan. Those living near Tokyo and the southern part of Japan have decided to stay there. This is because to come home to the Philippines means having no jobs, or money.
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