In a grand teach-in, groups debunk myths about Martial Law
Protesters debunked the myths about Martial Law as they commemorated the 36th anniversary of the People Power 1 uprising, Feb. 25.
In a grand teach-in, groups debunk myths about Martial Law
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Martial law victims assert: ‘Disqualify Marcos Jr.’
Martial law victims assert: ‘Disqualify Marcos Jr.’
“To deny it and say that our petitions ‘lack of merit’ is to endorse the historical distortions perpetrated by the Marcoses, whitewash their crimes against the people, and abet their delusions of returning to power."
Cyclists, activists join One Billion Rising vs violence against women
Cyclists, activists join One Billion Rising vs violence against women
Cyclists and women's rights activists participate in a unity ride in Quezon City that calls for safe space and end violence against women and children on Sunday, Feb. 13. The 10-km bike ride aimed at raising awareness on rising cases of sexual harassment and abuse against women, especially on women bikers.
5 years after hero’s burial, groups assert that ‘Marcos is not a hero’
5 years after hero’s burial, groups assert that ‘Marcos is not a hero’
“A dictator who plunged the nation into debt, human rights violations, and dictatorship will never be a hero — and with this diabolical tandem Marcos-Duterte tandem in the 2022 elections, we can only expect more of their lies glorifying the atrocious regimes of their fathers and continue their legacies of tyranny and undemocratic rule."
News in pictures | Martial law veterans appeal to the Supreme Court: ‘Jail Imelda ’
News in pictures | Martial law veterans appeal to the Supreme Court: ‘Jail Imelda ’
“As long as there is ill-gotten wealth that remains in the hands of the Marcoses, we will continue to demand the return of all that were stolen from the Filipino people from the nation’s coffers. We will not allow more of that through another Marcos in the person of Ferdinand, Jr."
After 16 years, political prisoner finally allowed to see husband
After 16 years, political prisoner finally allowed to see husband
“He was not only a senior citizen but (he was) gravely sick long before he died. The repeated call for his and his wife Moreta’s immediate release based on humanitarian grounds along with other elderly and sick political prisoners were also ignored."
LGBTQIA, supporters ‘ride with pride’ for equality
LGBTQIA, supporters ‘ride with pride’ for equality
“This bike rally sends a clear and colorful message to the public that any person, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE), must not be subjected to any form of discrimination and violence.”
Progressive groups pedal for food self sufficiency and #JusticeForJosephCanlas
Progressive groups pedal for food self sufficiency and #JusticeForJosephCanlas
Peasant advocates biked their way to Department of Agriculture today to press for food self-sufficiency and to call for justice for peasant leader Joseph Canlas.
Dutch lay missionary leaves the Philippines
Dutch lay missionary leaves the Philippines
After almost 30 years, Otto de Vries, a Dutch lay missionary to the Philippines left the country Monday night, May 3.
Peasant advocates pedal for food, jobs and land
Peasant advocates pedal for food, jobs and land
SAKA called for PHP10,000 financial aid to public, workers' PHP100 wage relief, a PHP15,000 production subsidy for food security frontliners, free mass testing, protection of community pantries and the assertion of PH sovereignty.
Urban poor groups bike for mass testing, financial aid amid pandemic
Urban poor groups bike for mass testing, financial aid amid pandemic
They called for financial aid, mass testing, vaccination and to stop attacks on urban poor.
On the 35th anniversary of people power, groups say no to Duterte’s tyranny
On the 35th anniversary of people power, groups say no to Duterte’s tyranny
"Now more than ever, we must not only forget: we must assert our right to fight back — to defy and resist this unbridled and worsening assault on human rights and democracy.”
Fisherfolk slam China’s coast guard law
Fisherfolk slam China’s coast guard law
"With the law, the Chinese Coast guard are being ordered by Chinese government to shoot at vessels, even small fishing boat, in territories being claimed by China."
Filipinos bike for Myanmar’s democracy
Filipinos bike for Myanmar’s democracy
Bayan-NCR denounced the Philippine Government’s "shameful withdrawal from the UNHRC resolution yet we find this unsurprising given the Duterte Administration’s consistent refusal for an investigation on human rights abuses in our own country.”
Gov’t workers assail rising cost of food, utilities amid low pay
Gov’t workers assail rising cost of food, utilities amid low pay
Government workers held a protest today, Feb. 15 against the rising prices of staple goods and services, decrying that their salaries have remained low.
Artists pedal for detained colleagues’ freedom
Artists pedal for detained colleagues’ freedom
Detained artists Amanda Echanis, Cheryl Catalogo and Alvin Fortaliza have done nothing wrong and merely used their art to present the story of the masses.
Teachers pedal to Fil-Am War historical sites
Teachers pedal to Fil-Am War historical sites
Members of ACT Teachers Partylist and other progressive groups, along with former ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio pedaled their way to Filipino-American War historical markers today, Feb. 7.
Activists light candles for Tumandok 9 massacre victims
Activists light candles for Tumandok 9 massacre victims
Indigenous peoples organizations and support networks organize a candle lighting activity and noise barrage in Quezon City to call for justice for the murdered Tumandok leaders in Panay.
IN PHOTOS: Progressive groups stage Global Day of Action for the immediate release of #HRDay7, all political prisoners
IN PHOTOS: Progressive groups stage Global Day of Action for the immediate release of #HRDay7, all political prisoners
Some of the protesters came with Christmas-themed placards. One protester showed the wish list of the Filipino people, and another, the list of human rights violators.
IN PHOTOS: Local products showcased in farmers’ market
IN PHOTOS: Local products showcased in farmers’ market
Local vegetables were from Bulacan farmers who have been decrying the demolition of their farms, particularly in San Jose del Monte area.
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