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“When the government celebrates Philippine freedom, what they really celebrate is their freedom to steal, to exploit, to sell out."
Protesters condemned Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s close ties with the United States, saying the continued presence of US troops and military operations in the country remains a barrier to genuine independence.
Around 300 fisherfolk and youth gathered at the UP Diliman Sunken Garden to form a human banner shaped like the number 15, symbolizing the 15-kilometer municipal waters zone reserved by law for small-scale fishers.
“Marcos and his cronies are spineless cowards who would rather fill their pockets as their countrymen suffer. There is no future for their exploitation and greed in a society that we want to build."
On International Workers’ Day, multisectoral formations marched alongside workers from España Blvd to Mendiola, demanding higher wages, the removal of value added tax, justice for recent state-perpetrated killings, and an end to US imperialism.
Friends, teachers and loved ones shared stories about Alano’s energetic and indomitable character.
For progressive groups, the Pax Silica would make the Philippines a source of raw materials for the US war production, which includes drones and missiles with advanced AI.
It aimed to highlight calls for an end to destructive mining and large dam developments within Indigenous peoples’ (IP) ancestral lands, especially in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
“U.S. imperialism is the root of crisis and oppression in the Philippines and across the globe."
After two weeks of transport strikes, groups assert that the Marcos administration has done nothing substantial to quell the ongoing energy crisis.
Urban poor, workers, women, and other marginalized groups bear the brunt of the effects of oil price hikes amid inadequate support from the government.
To commemorate this year’s International Working Women’s month, progressive groups led by women’s group Gabriela gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio and ended their program by marching to the US Embassy.
They committed to holding a prayer every first Saturday of the month to pray for justice for the victims amid all the calamities that hit the province.
They demanded holding Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte accountable for a legacy of rampant corruption, environmental destruction and political repression.
Cebu progressive and multisectoral groups commemorate the 40th EDSA People Power Uprising by forwarding calls to never forget why the masses collectively ousted then-dictator Marcos Sr.
Groups pressed their concerns about the dynastic politics in the region.
"Bicolanos must demand accountability for all those involved in the widespread corruption in the government..."
“The temporary suspension is not justice—it's the bare minimum. As long as Woggle Mining’s permit exists, Dupax del Norte remains vulnerable to continued plunder and harassment."
Justice for the victims goes beyond relief assistance and requires criminal liability, adequate compensation, and long-term support for the families of those killed.
Media workers, press freedom advocates, and human rights defenders troop to the Department of Justice to condemn the 6th year of imprisonment of Tacloban 5, including community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights workers Mariel Domequil and Alexander Philip Abinguna.
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