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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.
Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’
Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’
“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests."
Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’
Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’
IBON Foundation notes that the logic behind the push for economic Cha-cha is “fundamentally flawed.” “More foreign investment does not mean development,” IBON states, adding that despite the increase in annual foreign investment inflows since the 1980s, this did not translate to growth and development for the Philippine economy.
Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks
Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks
"We maintain that the two rallies are not expressions of the genuine calls and struggles of the Filipino masses"
Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say
Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say
“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making."
CPP launches ‘3rd Rectification Movement’ on 55th founding anniversary
CPP launches ‘3rd Rectification Movement’ on 55th founding anniversary
The 55-year old Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) called on its members to launch a rectification movement to recover from admitted setbacks suffered in recent years.
Future of drivers, operators uncertain as Marcos Jr. rejects franchise consolidation extension
Future of drivers, operators uncertain as Marcos Jr. rejects franchise consolidation extension
PISTON and Samahang Manibela Mananakay at Nagkaisang Terminal ng Transportasyon (MANIBELA) announced the continuation of the transport strike from Monday, December 18 until December 25. They also saw the possibility of extending it until December 31, the deadline of franchise consolidation.
PH gov’t failed to comply with 75-year-old Universal Declaration of Human Rights – groups
PH gov’t failed to comply with 75-year-old Universal Declaration of Human Rights – groups
"Despite Marcos Jr.'s cultivated facade, the sordid figures on rights violations prove that he is his dictator-father's son and his regime, a continuation of that of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte."
Right groups condemn deportation, blacklisting of Filipino-Swiss youth leader
Right groups condemn deportation, blacklisting of Filipino-Swiss youth leader
“Edna’s detention and deportation shows that the Marcos Jr. administration has not learned the lessons of history. One of these is that no amount of government repression can silence Filipino youth and migrants who will persevere in their activism and fight back against, even oust, repressive regimes."
For Filipino progressives, high time to reject IMF, World Bank neoliberal policies
For Filipino progressives, high time to reject IMF, World Bank neoliberal policies
“The World Bank and the IMF bear major responsibility for the widespread poverty in the Philippines through its imposition of onerous loan conditionalities and so-called development programs that resulted in higher prices, stagnant wages, union busting, cuts in social spending, higher regressive taxes, and displacement of farmers and indigenous peoples," said Raymond Palatino, Bayan secretary general.
‘What’s next?’ | Affected residents in Makati-Taguig dispute ask for sustained basic social services
‘What’s next?’ | Affected residents in Makati-Taguig dispute ask for sustained basic social services
In the midst of the ongoing dispute between Makati and Taguig, affected residents are facing uncertainties over access to social services.
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