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VIDEO 2: Police runs over rallyists at US embassy

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A peaceful demonstration of Indigenous Peoples umads  in front of the U.S. embassy in Manila turned into mayhem as a police transport vehicle (body marked NCRPO 145) ran over the protesters.

The police driver backed up fast and accelerated forwards four times, with clear intent to maim or kill.

There were no fatalities but a number of demonstrators were injured while at least 29 were arrested in one of the craziest police dispersal operation in Philippine history. (Video by ILPS Philippines) Read more

Police car rams through protesters; 50 injured

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The Manila Police District violently dispersed indigenous peoples protesters this morning after its deputy director Marcelino Pedrozo ordered his troops to arrest and “fight back,” lest they lose face with the US Embassy.

This video shows an MPD vehicle ramming and running over at least ten protesters. Read more

AFP soldiers hit Pambansang Lakbayan 2016 with water cannons

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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troopers blasted indigenous peoples’ (IP) activists with water cannons at a rally at Camp Aguinaldo last Tuesday, October 18.

After holding a noise barrage against ongoing atrocities by AFP soldiers in their communities nationwide, several IP protesters were targeted with water cannons by camp guards.

The IPs are participants of Manilakbayan 2016 who traveled to Manila from various points across the country to demand justice for the killings and harassment they suffer from AFP elements. (Video and featured image by Divine C. Miranda)

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Indigenous peoples stage Salubungan 2016 in Mendiola

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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 participated in by at least three thousand IPs. Read more

National minorities meet in Manila for Lakbayan 2016

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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. Read more

Joma explains why the peace talks are always important

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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.

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Bayan happy with Duterte’s foreign relations and peace talks policies

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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. Read more

Peasants hold solidarity night for land reform

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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.

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Activists mark Duterte government’s first 100 days

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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. Read more

Bello announces early conclusion of 2nd round of talks

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In this video, government chief peace negotiator Silvestre Bello III answers questions on the status of the formal peace negotiations between the GRP and the NDFP on its third day. Read more