EDSA40 protest seeks to revive people power against corruption
“Whatever your political color, let us unite at Edsa against poverty and corruption. All those involved must be held accountable.”
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“Whatever your political color, let us unite at Edsa against poverty and corruption. All those involved must be held accountable.”
“The administration and the entire UP system must act decisively to protect their constituents.”
“For us victims, the confirmation of charges against Duterte is an answered prayer. It is clear to us that the ICC shows the call for justice does not end in the Philippines."
In solidarity with Veloso, supporters also brought a large heart-shaped open letter to boost her morale while they campaign for her freedom.
Unlike the previously released version, the less redacted one now identifies co-perpetrators in the commission of alleged crimes against humanity.
“The case of Engr. Calajate is not an isolated incident. It is part of a broader framework of neoliberal policies pushed by the state."
Posters were spotted at Bicol University (BU), Bicol College (BC), Legazpi City National High School (LCNHS), Legazpi Science High School (LSHS) and Daraga North Central School (DNCS).
“Today, we have seen and read the names of the real culprits – they who have blood on their hands for implementing a deadly policy. The world ought to know who they are.”
“This is a manifestation of the Marcos Jr. regime's disregard of workers' freedom of association and other rights,”
"We’ve seen this pattern before with SIM Registration and other policies that expand state access to personal data in the name of 'security’."
History teaches us that the media should be wary whenever men with guns deign to dictate what we should report and how.
“This senseless cruelty inflicted upon cadets is reflective of the fascist nature of the PNP."
Justice for the victims goes beyond relief assistance and requires criminal liability, adequate compensation, and long-term support for the families of those killed.
Under the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) signed by the Philippine government and the NDFP in 1995, peace consultants like Ariel Badiang should be protected.
Findings highlight the ASEAN’s vision overemphasis on economic efficiency in rapid digitalization, while the promotion and protection of human rights in these documents remain limited.
Hunger and intimidation were used to force people to ‘surrender’ ceremonies. Food packs and small aid in exchange for land, service, and justice. This is not peace—it is counterinsurgency.
NTF-ELCAC has been using the “terror-grooming” narrative to portray activists and rights defenders as naive people who are “fooled” into taking up arms against the government. Equating activism with being combatants, sympathizers and supporters is part of that narrative.
Today’s result however means Marcos Jr. has a year’s reprieve before another impeachment complaint may be lodged against him.
“There are trials and hardships, but the victory born of our collective stand—and the freedom of those burdened with these cases—is far greater and far more meaningful.”
“The limits of youth’s social and political power to change the rotten system drive them to live the lives and join the struggle of the workers and peasants both in the cities and countryside,”
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