Inside the courtroom with the ‘butcher’ and other funny musings
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#NeverAgain | Young and old vow to fight dictatorship
#NeverAgain | Young and old vow to fight dictatorship
15,000 protesters marched from different assembly points in Metro Manila and converged at Rizal Park (formerly Luneta), Sept. 21 echoing the call, “Never Again to Martial Law!”
The young guards of September 21st
The young guards of September 21st
The mobilization provided the exact opportunity to gain perspective and learn about society for among its ranks are national minorities, workers, migrant Filipinos, and delegates from Southern Tagalog, Bicol, and Central Luzon among others. Study circles were an integral part of the mobilization and as soon as the program on the stage started, the youth were quick to settle down to conduct discussions that define fascism and outline the present political situation.
UP rises against tyranny
UP rises against tyranny
UP has declared Sept. 21 as A Day of Remembrance to honor the memories of those who struggled against Marcos’ dictatorship and highlight the university’s role in defending “academic freedom, civil liberties, and human rights.”
Gov’t scare tactics failed, thousands march against rehabilitation of Marcoses, Duterte’s tyranny
Gov’t scare tactics failed, thousands march against rehabilitation of Marcoses, Duterte’s tyranny
“Today, our nation is reliving the nightmare. The Marcoses have conned, maneuvered, and schemed their way back into power, and into an alliance with Duterte.”
No to tyrannical MADness
No to tyrannical MADness
Trying to scare people away from participating in a broad and peaceful demonstration on the 46th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law is not only a bad idea but also a foolish one.
Police arrests environmentalists picketing conference of mining companies
Police arrests environmentalists picketing conference of mining companies
“Small-scale miners actually attempted to apply for regulations via an application for a ‘Minahang Bayan.’ But Benguet Corp., as tenement holder of the area, opposed this to maintain their control over the area’s mineral resources.”
Beyond Pride: Daring to bring the LGBT struggle back to the streets
Beyond Pride: Daring to bring the LGBT struggle back to the streets
In history, the LGBT Pride March is a daring political statement, anchored on the Stonewall Riots which happened on June 28, 1969.
Youth groups slam bomb scare as old tactics to declare martial law
Youth groups slam bomb scare as old tactics to declare martial law
“Desperate for justifications, both Marcos and Duterte have conjured up ‘communists’ and ‘terrorists’ as their scapegoats, hiding the real monster of State terrorism behind the curtain.”
FULL TEXT: IPT Verdict vs. Duterte, Trump, and int’l monetary organizations
FULL TEXT: IPT Verdict vs. Duterte, Trump, and int’l monetary organizations
In this 11-page verdict, Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, US President Donald Trump, and international monetary organizations were found guilty of violating the political and economic rights and the right of the Filipino people to self-determination.
9 environmental defenders arrested
9 environmental defenders arrested
“Defending the environment and calling out the abusive corporations that endanger the lives of people is not a crime. Exploitative mining is.”
Philippine gov’t soldiers pushing lumad civilians to ‘surrender’ in Bukidnon
Philippine gov’t soldiers pushing lumad civilians to ‘surrender’ in Bukidnon
They tell the lumad farmers they will be slapped with cases if they will not ‘surrender’.
Int’l tribunal: Duterte, Trump guilty of violating political, economic rights of Filipino people
Int’l tribunal: Duterte, Trump guilty of violating political, economic rights of Filipino people
The verdict pointed out that the narratives presented during the proceedings were “eerily familiar and oftentimes similar to previous violations that past peoples’ tribunals have covered. And yet the Defendant Duterte has created new forms of attacks and intensified the old ones.”
If Art is a Hammer: Pounding on Duterte’s tyranny
If Art is a Hammer: Pounding on Duterte’s tyranny
For members of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines, art is a weapon against tyrants.
After Palparan, Gloria Arroyo should be next – rights defenders
After Palparan, Gloria Arroyo should be next – rights defenders
“The recent conviction of Palparan is a reminder to everyone that evil will never ever triumph.”
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