The Makabayan Coalition said the manner of Torres’ relief and his quick replacement is “unmistakable evidence of escalating internal conflicts and systemic breakdown within the Marcos administration.”
The recent arrest of a transport group member brings to 20 the number of unionists in jail and showing continuing impunity under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. government, a labor center said.
The Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC)–Friends of the Earth Philippines said at least 73 documented cases of human rights violations affecting over 237,000 Indigenous individuals have been recorded this year. This is a staggering 428% increase since President Marcos Jr. took office, the center said.
“Instead of ensuring food security and livelihood, the government is waging war against the people through bombings, encampments and forced displacements.”
As the House of Representatives (HOR) starts its deliberations on next year’s budget, the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said Marcos Jr. submitted a financial plan that is worth billions for the rich and crumbs for the poor.
“This victory is a testament to the power of collective action and sustained advocacy. We will continue to monitor the implementation to ensure that every qualified government employee receives their due bonus without further delay,” Tinio said.
Patuloy ang kanilang panawagan sa mga mambabatas na unahin ang kapakanan ng taumbayan at papanagutin ang mga nasa kapangyarihang nagkasala at nagnakaw sa bayan.
The Taguig City Regional Trial Court Branch 266 acquitted two National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultants and three others of charges of
“These alarming numbers cast doubt on the Philippine government’s claimed commitment to human rights and international humanitarian law,” PANAP deputy executive director Arnold Padilla said.
CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said the NPA unit maneuvered to “counter-encircle” the attacking elite Philippine Army unit, “assisted by the masses in the area.”
