Keeping EDSA alive
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Keeping EDSA alive
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Martial law survivors slam Upsilon Fraternity’s award to Marcos Sr.
Martial law survivors slam Upsilon Fraternity’s award to Marcos Sr.
“It appears that the illustrious brotherhood of the oldest fraternity of the University of the Philippines has been attacked by amnesia. Forget the numerous cases of ill-gotten wealth? Or the still unpaid estate taxes running into billions?”
52nd year of Martial Law imposition: Fighting back vs oppression continues
52nd year of Martial Law imposition: Fighting back vs oppression continues
“If Marcos Sr. is notorious for thousands of human rights violations over his 14-year dictatorship, his son and namesake is fast gaining a name in the halls of infamy with 105 extrajudicial killings (EJK), 75 frustrated EJKs, 15 enforced disappearances, 145 illegal arrests and detentions, 42,426 forcibly evacuated, 44,604 victims of bombings and 63,379 victims of indiscriminate firing from July 2022.”
Accountability to end HR violations impunity
Accountability to end HR violations impunity
I was one of those who spent long years behind bars. Brutal physical and psychological torture was inflicted upon my body and mind. I survived by staying silent – as did others who refused to submit to the demands of our torturers.
Social media backlash hits Marcos Sr. lectures
Social media backlash hits Marcos Sr. lectures
A series of academic lectures that were apparently meant to upgrade, and hopefully deodorize, the legacy of the sitting President’s late father was held this week in Laoag City. The exercise, however, seems to have provoked a negative backlash in social media.
First Person | An intern’s random thoughts during the martial law commemoration coverage
First Person | An intern’s random thoughts during the martial law commemoration coverage
The 51st Martial Law commemoration protest in Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Thursday was a deeply moving experience that went beyond my duties as an intern at Bulatlat.
TWIPH | Ang Diktadurang Marcos
TWIPH | Ang Diktadurang Marcos
Balikan natin ang itinuturing na isa sa mga pinakamadilim na yugto ng ating kasaysayan, ang pagdedeklara ni Ferdinand Marcos Sr. ng martial law noong 1972.
Unfreedom Monitor Report: Philippines
Unfreedom Monitor Report: Philippines
Authoritarian regimes have long had a complicated relationship with media and communications technologies. The Unfreedom Monitor is a Global Voices Advox research initiative examining the growing phenomenon of networked or digital authoritarianism.
Never forget | Thousands march in UP to mark 50 years of Marcos Sr.’s martial law
Never forget | Thousands march in UP to mark 50 years of Marcos Sr.’s martial law
"Let us not be cowed. We are on the right side of history. We will continue to fight for the country. In the midst of lies and oppression, our call remains - we will struggle on."
The lies about the ‘Tallano Gold’ and the truth about ill-gotten wealth
The lies about the ‘Tallano Gold’ and the truth about ill-gotten wealth
Where did the supposed wealth of the Marcos family come from?
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."
The politics of hate
The politics of hate
Every tyranny has used fear and hate to take power and to keep it. Coercion and the use of force have never been enough. A gun can only kill, but fear can make entire nations tremble, and hate lead them into committing the worst of crimes. Adolf Hitler used...
‘Stupid’ ruling vs victims part of the Marcos compromise deal?
‘Stupid’ ruling vs victims part of the Marcos compromise deal?
In its July 2017 decision, the appellate court upheld the Makati sala’s ruling saying the Hawaii court’s decision was null and void for lack of jurisdiction and was “constitutionally infirm” as it infringes on Philippine sovereignty.
Like Marcos and Arroyo, Duterte errs on rebellion
Like Marcos and Arroyo, Duterte errs on rebellion
The late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos was touted to be a brilliant lawyer. Rodrigo R. Duterte, who idolizes the tyrant, prides himself on having been a prosecutor. But as the country’s presidents, each in his own time, both made erroneous public pronouncements...
In Mendiola, progressives vow to thwart Duterte’s attempts to return to dictatorship
In Mendiola, progressives vow to thwart Duterte’s attempts to return to dictatorship
“Be afraid, Digong because this is not the last.”
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