Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4.
By BHEA BIANCA PLAMINGCO and MA. KATHLEN G. HITOSISBulatlat.com MANILA – On International Human Rights Day, Filipino progressives raised the issue of the continuing suffering of the Palestinian people as the US government recently vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire. Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay likened the ongoing attacks against…
Progressive media groups and campus journalists commemorate the 14th year of the Ampatuan massacre at the University of the Philippines, College of Mass Communication.
Youth and students across the country marked the International Students’ Day with protests last Friday, Nov. 17. They highlighted their calls not only for the education sector but also the calls of different marginalized sectors.
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-USA said the action was the largest mobilization for Palestine in US history where at least 300,000 individuals reportedly joined.
“Jonila and Jhed deserve their complete liberty from any form of harassment and intimidation, for them to continue their advocacy work in the coastal communities.”
According to Committee to Protect Journalists, as of Nov. 7, thirty-seven journalists and media workers were confirmed dead. Majority of those who died were Palestinians with 32 deaths.
The event aims for the LGBTQIA+ community to achieve the desired equality in society.
At least 12,000 Bangsamoro gathered for a peace rally in Cotabato City yesterday, October 16 in solidarity with the call to “Free Palestine”.
Karl Castro, the show’s creative director, pointed out that the show reveals the continuity between the environmental degradation from the Marcos Sr. administration up to now, under his son, Marcos Jr.
Advocates urged the Philippine government to ban highly hazardous pesticides and support agroecological alternatives.