Those who knew him rejected the military’s characterization, describing Ka Marcos not as a “notorious” rebel but as a son and brother driven into armed struggle by grief and injustice.
“Replacing cooperatives with private corporations shifts control of vital infrastructure from local stakeholders to profit-driven shareholders.”
“These vehicles are the drivers’ sole means of livelihood. Impounding them is not just a form of harassment, it is economic punishment.”
From story assignments to newsroom culture and practices, gendered undertones or microaggressions are often overlooked.
Malalim ang ugat, at malawak din ang sanga-sanga ng sistemang korap. Lahat ng sangkot, dapat managot.
For the signatories of the unity statement, the struggle is not just about defunding an agency but also about reclaiming public resources for genuine social services and protecting democratic rights.
“The cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment persists, and so does our fight for dignity, justice, and humanity inside prisons where rights are routinely denied."
“My mother said that the man was commanded by a fellow policeman to interrogate me about my supposed ‘officership’ in KPL-Tacloban as the one ‘handling finance and budget."
Lachica said both Marcos and Duterte should resign and be replaced by a National Transition Council with representatives from various sectors.
“This is not separate from the broader design of widespread intimidation of the youth, especially after the historic Baha sa Luneta Rally.”
“When I am outside, I am afraid that they will take or shoot me because that is what they always do to our colleagues."
Corruption is not just about stolen money. It is about stolen lives and stolen futures.
Journalists strive to adjust as much as possible, but not without challenges and criticism on the changes brought upon by technology. Among these were the relegation of the industry’s monopoly on information. Consumers used to chase after information from journalists but Buan said that today, it’s the other way around.
Speakers stressed that despite progress in newsroom policies, women journalists still face hostility, both online and in the field, that exacts significant emotional and physical toll.
“Personally, I felt its weight. Stipend delays have become a real struggle, especially now that my mother, a single mom, can barely sustain my daily needs.”
”[W]e should not be silent because silence is the ally of the system that oppresses us from our rights."
“Organizers are slapped with trumped-up charges, imprisoned for years, and acquitted only after the damage has been done. This systematic harassment violates workers’ right to freedom of association and their right to participate in political life.”
Similar to Filipino journalists, the Ukrainian journalist had her share of witnessing women journalists being killed and imprisoned for their work.
“We want to convey through this walkout that the youth should continue to intervene and be consistent in their protests against corruption.”
The ICC affirmed jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity committed during Duterte’s drug war. In a unanimous ruling on October 23, 2025, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber said that it can act on offenses “committed on the territory of the Philippines while it was a state party” from November 1, 2011 to March 16, 2019.
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