Indigenous peoples stage Salubungan 2016 in Mendiola
To start Manilakbayan 2016, indigenous peoples (IPs) from all over the Philippines staged Salubungan (Meet Up) last October 13 in Mendiola, Manila. Demanding respect for their right to self determination, the IPs scored the continuing harassments and killings in their communities perpetrated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The fifth staging of Manilakbayan is […]
National minorities meet in Manila for Lakbayan 2016
Thousands of indigenous peoples and national minorities from all over the country meet on October 13 at Mendiola, Manila to assert their right to self-determination and just peace. Lakbayan 2016 is the fifth nationwide march to Manila is held annually to campaign against militarization, development aggression, and U.S. imperialist dominance in the Philippines.
CPP remains hopeful on immediate release of political prisoners
UTRECHT, The Netherlands—The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) remains hopeful that President Rodrigo Duterte will soon release the remaining 434 political prisoners in accordance with the commitments the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) negotiating panel with the National Democratic of the Philippines (NDFP).
Joma explains why the peace talks are always important
In this video, NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison explains that the peace talks must achieve substantial benefits for the Filipino people before a permanent ceasefire may be discussed.
Lakbayan 2016 challenge Duterte to end militarization and US intervention
CONVENORS of the Lakbayan ng Pambansang Minorya (Lakbayan) challenged president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration to continue to take action against militarization and United States intervention at a press conference at University of the Philippines-Diliman last October 10.
Joint statement on the second round of talks between the GRP and the NDFP
NDFP-GRP close 2nd round of talks with commitment to release political prisoners
OSLO, Norway–The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) promised to deliver on its commitment to release political prisoners after four days of intense negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) which ended today.
Bayan happy with Duterte’s foreign relations and peace talks policies
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Secretary-General Renato Reyes cites two important achievements in the first 100 days of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s administration — asserting Philippine sovereignty against US domination and resuming peace talks to address the roots of the armed conflict. Reyes however added that Duterte’s anti-drug campaign needs socio-economic reforms and not killings.
Peasants hold solidarity night for land reform
Thousands of farmers from all over the Philippines traveled to Metro Manila to participate in multi-sectoral activities marking the first 100 days of the Rodrigo Duterte government. They held a solidarity night at the Department of Agrarian Reform multi-purpose gym Friday night (October 7) to underscore their continuing struggle for genuine agrarian reform.
Activists mark Duterte government’s first 100 days
Progressive organizations trooped to Mendiola Bridge in downtown Manila to mark the first 100 days of the Rodrigo Duterte last October 8, Saturday. The activists said they aim to express support to pro-people programs of the new government while registering their opposition to anti-people policies.