Filipino groups defy China’s ‘unilateral’, ‘baseless’ fishing ban in South China Sea
“There is no better way to assert fishing rights in our exclusive economic zone than to conduct a collective economic activity,” Pamalakaya said.
Groups condemn ‘evil’ US anti-vax campaign among Filipinos
“How absolutely diabolical is US imperialism to engage in such activities at the height of a global health crisis, targeting Filipinos when they were most vulnerable,” P1NAS spokesperson Antonio Tinio said.
25 years of the VFA: Surrender of sovereignty, increased military intervention, and grossly unequal relations
The VFA has taught us that Philippine sovereignty can only be upheld by Filipinos, not by any foreign government, and that our national interests are not identical to US imperialist interests. There is no mutual benefit nor mutual interests between an imperialist superpower and its neo-colony.
BBM creates new human rights body; ‘window-dressing’ say activists
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formed a new special coordination committee on human rights critics quickly dubbed “mere window dressing” that offers “no policy changes” on the dire human rights situations in the Philippines.
Rights defenders: Time to abolish NTF-ELCAC after SC ruling on red-tagging
“I also demand accountability from the top officials of the NTF-ELCAC. This ruling should lead to the abolition of this (NTF-ELCAC) abomination,” BAYAN chairperson emerita Dr. Carol Araullo said.
Top 10: Mass Movement Moments 2023
BAYAN president Renato Reyes Jr. lists the Top 10 mass movement moments of 2023.
Rights groups laud UN expert recommendation to abolish NTF-ELCAC, repeal anti-terror law
“They told me horrific stories on how they have been treated. I have listed in my recommendations to disband the NTF-ELCAC because it is clear that it’s operating beyond its original mandate,” UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights Dr. Ian Fry said.
Activists welcome de Lima’s release from prison
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan president Renato Reyes said said de Lima’s release was long overdue, adding the former senator deserves the dismissal of all remaining cases against her.
BAYAN calls on Filipinos to stand with Palestinians
“The Israeli occupation of the Palestinians had been cruel. The looting of land and killing and imprisonment of Palestinians are nonstop. These are what drive them to resist with both unarmed and armed means,” BAYAN said.
Groups decry attempts to distort historical facts on martial law
“We all know of course, that as Marcsos Sr. was about to end his second and last constitutional term, he declared martial law to perpetuate himself in power, using the so-called communist threat as a convenient pretext,” SELDA said.