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Groups slam US defense chief’s visit, call for the junking of VFA, EDCA
Groups slam US defense chief’s visit, call for the junking of VFA, EDCA
Progressive groups said the Filipino people will not benefit from the increased US military presence in the country, urging the public to never forget the horrors that the American troops have committed under the lopsided military deals.
VFA back in ‘full force again’ as Duterte recalls termination
VFA back in ‘full force again’ as Duterte recalls termination
The Visiting Forces Agreement is in “full force again” as President Rodrigo Duterte recalled his earlier order to terminate the lopsided military pact between the Philippine and US government.
IN PHOTOS: LGBTQIA+ group denounces pardon of convicted US soldier
IN PHOTOS: LGBTQIA+ group denounces pardon of convicted US soldier
LGBTQIA+ group Bahaghari assailed President Duterte for being "subservient to US imperialism."
Did US soldier really serve jail time in US facility? No one knows, say progressives
Did US soldier really serve jail time in US facility? No one knows, say progressives
“We assert that the Visiting Forces Agreement, which has enabled and exacerbated injustice for Jennifer Laude to the greatest extent and which continue to serve as Duterte’s offerings in his ploy for continued US subservience, must be finally abolished to bring justice for our slain sister.”
Getting out of a toxic, one-sided relationship
Getting out of a toxic, one-sided relationship
The VFA and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) have not modernized the armed forces. Military training between the troops ensured allegiance to US interests and adoption of counterinsurgency strategies, which have been brutal to the core.
VFA termination, ‘just and necessary’ – progressive group
VFA termination, ‘just and necessary’ – progressive group
“During this 180-day transition period, the Filipino people must remain vigilant against any reversal by the Philippine Government or any intervention by the US government.”
Int’l tribunal reveals continuing US presence, intervention under Duterte
Int’l tribunal reveals continuing US presence, intervention under Duterte
“Despite Duterte’s China pivot, the US military continues to hold war games and military training with Philippine troops under the Balikatan exercises.” By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – An expert witness during the recently-concluded tribunal revealed...
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
“There would be no other way to best honor the memory of Jennifer Laude and boost the people’s cry for justice than by putting an end to the special treatment enjoyed by Pemberton and abrogating Edca, VFA.”
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
‘End VFA, Edca’ | Progressives urge Duterte to act on anti-US imperialism tirades
“If President Duterte cannot get support from his officials, we assure him that Filipino workers are willing to back his assertion of our sovereignty against US and other foreign intervention once he has turned it into actual, concrete and written policies.”
25th year of Senate vote vs US bases | ‘Boot US troops out,’ progressives urge Duterte
25th year of Senate vote vs US bases | ‘Boot US troops out,’ progressives urge Duterte
“It is time to rock the boat, it is time to assert Philippine sovereignty, to junk VFA, Edca.”
‘Justice elusive for Jennifer’ | Youth activists decry reduction of Pemberton’s jail time
‘Justice elusive for Jennifer’ | Youth activists decry reduction of Pemberton’s jail time
“There will never be justice for Laude unless Pemberton truly pays for his crimes.”
Miriam Santiago, groups bewail SC decision upholding basing agreement
Miriam Santiago, groups bewail SC decision upholding basing agreement
"Let us assert our sovereignty and call for the total abrogation of this agreement.”
‘Under Aquino, the LGBT have no rights’
‘Under Aquino, the LGBT have no rights’
“The Aquino government does not recognize the rights of the LGBT, let alone respect them.”
Under the shadow of VFA | ‘US, Aquino gov’t barring justice for Laude’ – solon
Under the shadow of VFA | ‘US, Aquino gov’t barring justice for Laude’ – solon
“What kind of government is this that instead of ensuring complete justice for its own citizen who was victim of a hate crime at the hand of a US soldier, busies itself on how to protect the safety of the killer?”
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