Ronnel Arambulo is set to sail for a Senate run
Pamalakaya Vice Chairperson Ronnel Arambulo is the fifth candidate to declare candidacy under the Makabayan Coalition.
Ronnel Arambulo is set to sail for a Senate run
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Liza Maza, women’s rights advocate and former lawmaker, declares senatorial bid
Liza Maza, women’s rights advocate and former lawmaker, declares senatorial bid
"Electing Liza Maza to the Senate is a crucial step towards transforming our society. We must move away from the traditional politicians we are used to."
Labor leader is Makabayan’s 3rd candidate for senate race
Labor leader is Makabayan’s 3rd candidate for senate race
“The 2025 elections will be an important platform to push the agenda of workers and the people forward. We will present the national democratic agenda real solutions to the crises besetting our people,” Jerome Adonis.
Cebuanos give Marcos a ‘failed’ mark
Cebuanos give Marcos a ‘failed’ mark
At the People’s Forum at the Redemptorist Church last July 18, farmers, workers, jeepney drivers, human rights defenders, development workers, youth and students, urban poor, women, and members of the religious sector pointed out that the election promises of Marcos Jr. remain far from reach even after two years in office.
Nothing new in ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ for ordinary Filipinos
Nothing new in ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ for ordinary Filipinos
“The true state of the nation is one of debilitating economic crisis, rising fascism, surrender of sovereignty, lack of accountability and endless fighting among the ruling elite.”
B(in)olang Pilipinas
B(in)olang Pilipinas
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address, July 22, 2024.
Bagong Pilipinas, Oh Shux! | The concert
Bagong Pilipinas, Oh Shux! | The concert
Well, the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) took the unusual route and, rather be all grim and determined, rejoiced with fans of Pinoy Pop and brought to the dance floor eight eager-beaver BINI fans called Blooms, all typically made up, to sway to the catchy tunes of BINI’s “Pantropiko” and “Salamin, Salamin.”
Makabayan to field 12 senatoriables in 2025 elections
Makabayan to field 12 senatoriables in 2025 elections
“The Dutertes are not a genuine opposition. The Dutertes do not have the ascendancy to talk about human rights, when thousands were killed under [Rodrigo] Duterte’s administration. They are also hypocrites to stand against Charter Change because they were the ones pushing it during their term."
Groups say SONA protest will push through
Groups say SONA protest will push through
“We will push through and we are ready to march and protest on July 22, rain or shine, regardless if it is a workday or not, if there is internet jamming or none."
Fake opposition
Fake opposition
The two dynasties are competing against their track records in terms of corruption, human rights violations and subservience to foreign masters.
Independence day | ‘Philippines not truly free’ – progressives
Independence day | ‘Philippines not truly free’ – progressives
"Marcos Jr. is turning the Philippines into a forward operating base for US and allied forces. This blatant subservience to US interests not only undermines our sovereignty but also places our nation at the frontlines of a potential catastrophic conflict."
‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn an old tune, bad song, gimmickry—artists, teachers
‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn an old tune, bad song, gimmickry—artists, teachers
“There is no real harmony among the elements of the song itself, a mediocre production that makes one ask how much of taxpayers’ money was spent on it."
Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag
Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag
“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished."
NDFP celebrates 51st anniversary, foresees resurgence
NDFP celebrates 51st anniversary, foresees resurgence
“On the firm foundation of the 51 years of glorious revolutionary struggle and the resurgence that inevitably follows rectification we are confident of winning more battles in the years to come."
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Bayan reiterated that after 38 military training sessions, Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing local capabilities to secure the country’s territories.
News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC
News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC
For the progressive groups, the trilateral summit is among the series of efforts to leverage the Philippines’ strategic geo-political location for economic and military benefit as tensions rise between the U.S. and China, “at the expense of the sovereignty of the Philippines, the economic conditions of Filipino workers, and the health of the environment.”
CPP dismisses military’s deadline for annihilation of NPA
CPP dismisses military’s deadline for annihilation of NPA
The Central Committee of the CPP, in a statement on the 55th founding anniversary of the NPA, said that the Party’s third rectification movement is frustrating government plans to annihilate the NPA, adding that all 14 NPA regional commands remain intact.
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation."
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations.
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