We articulate not only what concerns us but more essentially what concerns those whose rights are trampled upon. In so doing, we empower them to likewise articulate their sentiments and aspirations.
Resisting the ongoing crackdown on free expression
Tags: Concerned Artists of the Philippines
Responding to Escolta’s street vendors: How do we provide relief and security to the economically vulnerable?
Most of us may be afraid and cautious of this invisible virus possibly lurking in our vicinity. But for the economically vulnerable, it is the untrustworthy authorities that they are most afraid of during this quarantine. With Duterte’s order to shoot anyone who does not obey, the police were given even more power to assert their authority over the vendors and homeless.
Babangon Tayo, a song for frontliners and Filipino people
An original composition of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines released in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Film and fascism: Notes on the first Cinema Kritika
That violence is normal and impunity inevitable, the very things we fought against during the first People Power uprising, are the same things this regime wants to make acceptable through Misyon, Bato, Children, and Mindanao so it could justify the Drug War and the Martial Law.
Kampuhan ng mga manggagawang agrikultural, dinepensahan ng kolektibong pagluluto
Ni ROGENE A. GONZALES Nitong Pebrero 10 nang umaga sa pangunguna ng Sama-samang Artista para sa Kilusang Agraryo (SAKA) inilunsad ang Luto! Laban! Sunday Cookout para sa NAMASUFAsa Liwasang Bonifacio, Maynila. Tumungo ang mga artistang alyado ng SAKA at mga boluntaryo mula sa industriya ng sining, kultura, at kaalaman sa protest camp ng Nagkahiusang Mamumuo…
If Art is a Hammer: Pounding on Duterte’s tyranny
For members of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines, art is a weapon against tyrants.
Artists vow to continue solidarity with drought-stricken farmers
The Artists for Kidapawan said that in the first 100 days, the next president should stop Lumad killings, bring justice to the victims of the Kidapawan carnage and provide meaningful support for farmers affected by El Nino.
Bienvenido Lumbera, honored as people’s artist, people’s teacher
Video: Bienvenido Lumbera, honored as people’s artist, teacher
John Arcilla, actor, environmentalist attends Peoples’ Mining Conference
Perhaps the envy of most actors for landing a role in Hollywood film Bourne Legacy, John Arcilla is not your usual glamour boy; he is an environmentalist who always tries to do his share in protecting the environment. By MARYA SALAMAT
12 People’s Artists Honored in Exhibit
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA — The Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) has started a roving exhibit of “Artista ng Bayan” (People’s Artists), portraits of 12 Filipino artists who “used their art in their struggle for a better society.” The “Artista ng Bayan” exhibit opened Oct. 24, at the Sining Kamalig Gallery at…
Live Webcast: Kin of Morong 43 Speak of Despair
In a forum today, March 13, between the relatives and lawyers/supporters of the Morong 43, the relatives expressed the difficulties they face more than a month after the 43 health workers were taken by soldiers during a health training in Morong, Rizal. They spoke of the hardships they have to endure each time they visit their relatives in Camp Capinpin, the harassment many of them continue to face from the military, and of their despair in seeing their loved ones behind bars.