Kabataan Partylist Archives

Student leader denied enrolment after joining protest vs gender discrimination

Despite his enrollment being revoked, Baltazar stated that his fight is not yet over. “Education is a right of all, not just of a few who can turn a blind eye just to follow your wrongful governance. Despite what they did to me, they will never be able to take away my principle to stand firm, my courage to speak out, and my commitment to fight for the rights not just for myself, but also for my fellow student,” he stressed.

Bulatlat Contributors | Aug 21, 2025

Kabataan Party-list vows to bring youth’s fight in 20th Congress

“Because Marcos Jr. is not taking our calls and demands over the past three years seriously, and now the crisis in society is only getting worse, we are holding him accountable, and we will continue our calls until real change is achieved."

Bulatlat Contributors | Jul 1, 2025

Kabataan Partylist vows to continue ‘walking the talk’ for the youth’s interests

“When it comes to articulating the problem of the youth, no one can do it better than them. That’s why grassroots consultation and organizing are key. It’s about ensuring that all youth, across different sectors, are heard and reached,” KPL 2nd Nominee Jose Paolo Echavez said.

Maverick Avila | May 11, 2025

Youth volunteers harassed, red-tagged while campaigning in Davao City

“In Davao City, where impunity is perpetuated by the Duterte dynasty, we call on the youth to stand their ground, fight back, and continue the militant Filipino spirit.”

Franck Dick Rosete | Apr 24, 2025

Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes

“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Apr 20, 2025

Renee Co’s fight for youth representation

“It’s not enough to just know. We must raise political consciousness to action.”

Bulatlat Contributors | Apr 13, 2025

Students in Rizal province lambast Army’s red-tagging in schools

“Is this where the people’s budget goes?” asked KPL Rizal Chairperson Edz Pascual. “Instead of addressing the youth’s problems such as high tuition fees, inadequate facilities, teachers, and a lack of budget for education, [schools] are prioritizing partnerships with the 80th IBPA, who wastes our money in spreading misinformation, threats, and intimidation.”

Justin Umali | Jan 23, 2025

2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted

by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group...

Dominic Gutoman | Mar 25, 2024

Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools

By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC)...

Bulatlat Contributors | Feb 27, 2024

Students assail lower budget for school buildings, facilities

Youth groups questioned the reduced budget for capital outlay and maintenance funds for state universities and colleges saying that proper and accessible services and conducive learning facilities remain wanting for students and instructors.

Bulatlat Contributors | Aug 29, 2023

30 SUCs to suffer budget cuts in 2024

Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raoul Manuel said that the impending budget cut in state universities and colleges reflects the Marcos Jr. administration’s disregard for quality tertiary education.

Bulatlat Contributors | Aug 17, 2023

DOJ junks trafficking, child abuse raps vs Joma Sison, progressive youth leaders

“Logically, affidavits and evidence presented during a preliminary investigation must at least show these elements of the crime and the particular participation of each of the respondents in its commission. Otherwise, there would be no basis for a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed, and that the persons being charged are probably guilty thereof."

Bulatlat Contributors | Jul 8, 2022

Fight continues for progressive party-lists facing disqualification cases

Progressive party-list groups vow to be voices of dissent in a chamber that will most likely be a rubber stamp of the incoming administration.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 26, 2022

Makabayan party list groups not disqualified

Makabayan bloc points to the anti-communist task force as the culprit behind the spread of fake information.

Emily Vital | May 8, 2022

Kabataan Partylist and youth representation under the Duterte presidency

Standing on the stage, looking at the crowd in front of her, Kabataan Partylist Sarah Elago asked, “Am I too young to change the world?”

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 19, 2022

Student leader Jandeil Roperos wants free, accessible education

Student rights defender, transwoman, and scientist Jandeil Roperos has accepted the challenge as the third nominee of Kabataan Partylist in order to amplify the call for free and accessible education for all.

Bulatlat Contributors | Jan 19, 2022

‘Resisting Tyranny’ | Youth persists against Duterte’s desperate attacks to quell their struggles

Under Duterte, the youth has been one of the most targeted by state-sponsored attacks. However, these attacks fueled the youth to persevere in fighting for their rights that is evident in the campaigns they forwarded, and the dismissal of charges against them.

Bulatlat Contributors | Dec 31, 2021

Amid persistent red-tagging, Kabataan Partylist remains resolute to serve the youth and the people

The Kabataan Partylist, being one of the partylists under the Makabayan coalition is consistently being redtagged. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict has even filed a petition to cancel its registration as well as the Gabriela Women’s Party before the Commission on Elections. But they did not back down.

Bulatlat Staff | Nov 17, 2021

Youth activist Angelica Galimba offers her voice for the indigenous peoples

“It is what encouraged me [to join Kabataan Partylist], that I don’t have to be within the four walls of the Church to serve. I was also taught the importance of reaching out to the poor because Christ’s mission was and will always be for the oppressed."

Dawn Peña | Nov 17, 2021

Raoul Manuel and his choice to continue serving the Filipino youth

Raoul Manuel, 27, is the first nominee of Kabataan Partylist, the youth representation in Congress. The youth partylist is among the progressive groups which are being accused of being fronts of the underground revolutionary groups.

Anne Marxze Umil | Nov 17, 2021

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