On the reorganization of the Security Council
“The removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and former presidents from the NSC clearly shows the widening rift between the Marcos and Duterte factions. This is not just about national security – this is about political survival.”
Bayan Muna fumes at SSS contribution hike; sees adjustment as additional burden to members
“This SSS contribution hike is absolutely unconscionable. Workers are already dealing with increased water rates from both Maynilad and Manila Water, higher electricity rates from Meralco, and now they have to shoulder bigger SSS contributions,” Colmenares said.
BAYAN MUNA Podcast, Ep.1
Sa ating unang episode, higit pa nating kilalanin ang “fighter ng bayan”, at kasalukuyang 1st nominee ng Bayan Muna Partylist, si dating Cong. Neri Javier Colmenares. Kasama natin sa kwentuhan ang chairperson ng Altermidya, at editor-in-chief ng Kodao Productions, si Raymund Villanueva.
Bayan Muna says QuadCom’s recommendations should complement ICC probe on Duterte
Recommendations to file charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte for his bloody drug war should complement ongoing investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Bayan Muna Partylist said.
Bayan Muna, others slam AKAP budget restoration over legislated wage increases
“The P26.159 billion allocated for AKAP in the 2024 budget would be better spent on implementing substantial wage increases for both public and private sector workers. What our people need is not temporary ayuda (assistance) but a living wage that can sustain their families,” Colmenares stated.
Bayan Muna demands payment of pension to indigent seniors
“It is unconscionable that while billions are allocated to programs with dubious benefits, our senior citizens are denied their legally mandated pension,” Colmenares said.
On the persecution of artists, writers
“The continued detention of Amanda Echanis represents the state’s systematic persecution of writers and cultural workers who dare speak truth to power. Her imprisonment, along with the killing of Ericson Acosta and many others,shows how the state weaponizes the legal system to silence critical voices.”
On EJK of lawyers during Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’
“The persistent efforts of former Bayan Muna Rep. Atty. Neri Colmenares and NUPL Sec. Gen. Krissy Conti paid off. Due to their efforts, the QuadComm expanded its investigation to include lawyers who were extrajudicially-killed in the course of Duterte’s war on drugs.”
Paggamit ng dahas ni Duterte
“Sa mata ng publiko, gumagamit ng dahas si Duterte sa mga hindi sang-ayon sa kanya. Si Duterte ay gumagamit ng dahas at handang gumamit ng dahas doon sa tingin niya ay kagalit niya katulad ng mga oposisyon, mga aktibista, at mga human rights defenders.”
Bayan Muna hails TRO on PhilHealth funds transfer as people’s victory
“The transfer of these funds would have jeopardized the benefits of countless Filipinos relying on PhilHealth for essential health services. This decision prevents a grave injustice from occurring,” former Bayan Muna congressman Neri Colmenares said.