Makabayan fields biggest progressive slate for Senate race, presents 10 candidates on Heroes’ Day
“The unveiling of the Makabayan senatorial slate is a significant step towards promoting the interests of the marginalized sectors and advancing the struggle for genuine social change in the country,” Makabayan said.
From heiress to revolutionary martyr: Family acknowledges Concha’s demise
The son recalled that on his ninth birthday, Concha gave him a card with the words: “Like the flutter of leaves and wings, let your spirit be restless until you find freedom.” He said their mother’s passion inspired and her love melted him.
Malasakit sa seafarers
“Maraming isyu na dapat tugunan sa Magna Carta of Seafarers. Ang ayaw natin ay magkaroon pa ng dagdag pang problema at pasakit sa ating mga seafarer. Ang gusto nga natin ay matupad na mayroon silang karapatan at kagalingan na siyang dapat nating inaasikaso.”–GABRIELA Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas
Farmer leader Daning Ramos announces Senate candidacy
“I accept the challenge and task of Makabayan to push forward farmers and the people’s interests in the Senate. On the strength of my experiences as a farmer and my social understanding, I will further advocate for genuine land reform, rural development, as well as genuine growth of my fellow poor within and outside the country,”Ramos said in his acceptance speech.
Teddy Casiño announces candidacy for the Senate
“I chose this historic date—at this monument for the heroes and martyrs of the struggle for freedom, justice and truth—to announce my decision to run as senator in the next elections,” Casiño said to loud applause by supporters.
Reds dub Robin’s rape probe ‘clownish diversion’
“Padilla will only further turn the Senate into a funhouse where he will be its clown, assisted by the NF-ELCAC (National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict) and the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines that are experts in telling lies against the CPP and NPA,” CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said.
‘We’ve heard that before,’ Brosas says of Sara’s claim of not running in 2028
Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas said that if Vice President Sara Duterte indeed refrains from running in the next presidential election, “it would be her greatest contribution to the country, as it spares our nation from a continuation of governance that prioritizes personal interests over public welfare.”
Concha’s family demands DNA testing; remains presented ‘unidentifiable’
“The manner with which the remains have been handled, and how families are being given a hard time, harassed and intimidated by the AFP, speak of their low regard for international humanitarian law (IHL), which specifies how remains of fallen combatants should be handled with dignity and respect,” CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said.
Fisherfolk Ronnel Arambulo announces Senate bid under Makabayan
Arambulo’s candidacy was announced this morning, August 19, by PAMALAKAYA in a program in Navotas City with the call “Mangingisda naman sa Senado!” (Time for fisherfolk in the Senate.)
On Liza Maza’s declaration of candidacy
“Umaasa ako na susuporta kayo sa katarungan, susuporta sa kagalingan, susuporta sa tunay na pag-unlad ng ating bayan sa pamamagitan ng pagkalinga sa ating mga matagal nang walang boses, sa ating masa, sa ating sambayanang Pilipino.”