The Filipino people have faced a tough year. Although President Benigno S. Aquino III won under the banner of change, he has only reinforced the anti-people policies of the previous administrations.

And so, the Filipino people’s yearning for change continues. Their demands reach the national consciousness, forcing Aquino to heed some of their calls. As 2011 comes to an end, Bulatlat.com looks into the victories of the Filipino people.