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“My mother said that the man was commanded by a fellow policeman to interrogate me about my supposed ‘officership’ in KPL-Tacloban as the one ‘handling finance and budget."
“We should resist fear or intimidation from the state because we know that we did not violate the law,” one of the youth leader said.
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.
“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."
“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.
“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.”
“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”
“It’s not enough to just know. We must raise political consciousness to action.”
“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.”
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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)...
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.
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.
“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."
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.
Makabayan bloc points to the anti-communist task force as the culprit behind the spread of fake information.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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