Entries by Kodao Productions

Kadamay holds Kalbaryo 2016

March 22, 2016 in , /by

To dramatize their sufferings as a result of the government’s “anti-poor” housing programs, members of the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) held its annual procession from Quiapo to Mendiola, Manila last March 22. Kadamay condemned Benigno Aquino’s government’s failure to solve the housing crisis for the urban poor. They also scored what they call are […]

Urban poor hold annual procession (contributed video)

March 22, 2016 in , /by

Carrying a cross made by acclaimed Filipino artist Toym Imao, urban poor group KADAMAY (Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap) performs a Lenten tradition to deplore the lack of livelihood and housing that they suffer. From Plaza Miranda fronting the Quiapo Church they passed by Sta. Cruz before proceeding to Mendiola.

Plays on Lumad, women and Martial Law stages at Bantayog

March 18, 2016 in /by

Two progressive plays on the Lumad, women and the creeping return of martial rule are being staged at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani from March 16 to 19. Produced by Tag-Ani Performing Arts Society, “Inang Lupa, Inang Bayan” are the group’s tribute to its late founder Marili Fernandez-Ilagan. Directed by Bonifacio Ilagan and Karen Gaerlan, […]

Revolutionary women’s organization celebrate NPA’s anniversary

March 18, 2016 in , /by

Members of the underground revolutionary group Makabayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (Makibaka) held a “lightning rally” last March 17 in downtown Manila to mark the coming 47th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ New People’s Army (NPA). Makibaka said it is right for women to join the revolution to emancipate themselves from […]

Migrant workers storm OWWA office

March 17, 2016 in , /by

Migrant workers and their families led by Migrante stormed the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration office last March 16 to protest the agency’s inaction on the plight of stranded Filipinos abroad. Migrante says that OWWA forces them to pay for so-called protection funds for Filipino workers abroad but does nothing when needed. At the moment, hundreds […]

PODCAST: Filipino women worst off under Aquino

March 10, 2016 in /by

At a huge rally at the center of this capital city, the country’s biggest women’s organization Gabriela narrates how Filipino women suffered the most under the Benigno Aquino government. It’s secretary general Joms Salvador says that one woman is victimized by violence in the Philippines every 40 minutes. Peasant woman Celia Veloso laments the sad […]

Poe announces victory vs DQ petitions at women’s rally

March 9, 2016 in , /by

Senator Grace Poe announced her victory at the Supreme Court over several disqualification petitions against her candidacy for the presidency at a huge rally at Liwasang Bonifacio last March 8. Before thousands of women and supporters gathered for the celebration of International Working Women’s Day (IWWD), Poe said that being allowed to stand for the […]