2023 Operation Al-Aqsa Flood as resistance vs US-Israel
“We cannot condemn the genocide in Palestine without also condemning the imperialist United States."
“We cannot condemn the genocide in Palestine without also condemning the imperialist United States."
The International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Rodrigo Roa Duterte tracks the fight for justice by the families of the ‘war on drugs’ victims, and how Duterte has attempted to evade accountability.
“I filed a case (but) I can still feel that those in power continue to control the justice that I have been waiting for so long.”
Political dynasties in our government monopolize state power. They concentrate power and prioritize self-preservation and control, not the basic social services that students should be receiving.
“Here in Tacloban, the same family, Marcos Jr.’s relatives–the Romualdezes–have ruled the city for decades yet there is still no progress that can be seen.”
This fear was also experienced by Dahlia Cuartero, mother of drug war victim Jesus Daboy. During the homily, Cuartero said that she was harassed by Duterte supporters who sent messages through her social media account.
“There’s no way that I’ll exchange my son’s life for just mere money. I told them they just need to find my son no matter what.” – a father of one of the missing individuals
“The presence of the RCDG amplified red-tagging, harassment, intimidation, and the way they interact with students insinuates threatening remarks."
The TWG reflects the Marcos administration’s continued reliance on liberalized rice imports instead of pursuing policies that protect farmers and promote local production.
“To prevent concentration of power of resources in one family."
He was not able to file his counter-affidavit prior to both arrests because he was not informed about the cases filed.
“We have longed for the moment when he will face his crimes."
Rodrigo Duterte himself ordered the killings several times before, during, and after his Presidential term.
“Whatever your political color, let us unite at Edsa against poverty and corruption. All those involved must be held accountable.”
“The administration and the entire UP system must act decisively to protect their constituents.”
“For us victims, the confirmation of charges against Duterte is an answered prayer. It is clear to us that the ICC shows the call for justice does not end in the Philippines."