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Bayan opposes train fare hikes, train fare hikes, “great train robbery”
We oppose in no uncertain terms the proposed fare increases for the LRT 1, LRT 2 and MRT 3 lines. These are added burden to the people at at time when inflation is at a 14-year high and when commuters face a worsening mass transport crisis. The fare increases will have a huge impact on…
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WHY ONE’S FREEDOM FIGHTER CAN NOT BE ANOTHER’S TERRORIST (And Why Terrorist Designation is a Stumbling Block to Peace Negotiations)
Presentation of Atty. Edre Olalio last February 8, 2023 on Peace Negotiations or Terrorist Designation? A forum on the current stumbling blocks to a lasting peace. The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) describes itself as the “political authority representing the people and organized political forces that are waging an armed revolutionary struggle for…
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FORTRESS AMERICA: PHILIPPINE-U.S. TIES THAT CONTINUE TO BIND
Presentation of Prof. Roland G. Simbulan during the Webinar on Countercurrents: Foreign Policies and the Anti-Imperialist Struggle last February 4, 2023. Year 2023, marks the 502 years since the Spanish empire planted its flag on our islands. Named after Spain’s King Philip II, we became its colony for the next 333 years. The Dutch,and the…
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Remove the terrorist designation and pursue peace negotiations
The armed conflict in the Philippines has existed for more than 5 decades and the people are desirous that its root causes are addressed to achieve a just and lasting peace. It is time for the Philippine government to remove the arbitrary and erroneous terrorist designation of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New…
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Message to the book launch of Ka Joma Lives and The People’s Democratic Revolution in Invincible
Message to the book launch of Ka Joma Lives and The People’s Democratic Revolution in Invincible Renato M. Reyes, Jr. Bayan Secretary General Good day and warm greetings of solidarity to our comrades and friends. We are gathered here today for the launching of 2 important books that highlight the revolutionary legacy of Prof. Jose…
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Peace Negotiations or Terrorist Designation?
A forum on the current stumbling blocks to a lasting peace On February 8, 2023, BAYAN will host a forum to discuss the crucial topic of how to attain a just and lasting peace in the wake of the decades-long armed conflict between the Philippine government and the revolutionary forces of the CPP-NPA and NDFP.…
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Bayan to PH government: Disclose EDCA terms
The Philippine government should disclose the terms of the 9 agreed locations for US facilities in the Philippines. What are the specific uses, duration of use, and deployment of US forces in these locations? Will the American troop deployment be rotation but for 365 days a year? Isn’t that permanent presence already? Isn’t this what…
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Talumpati ni Mong Palatino ng BAYAN sa ginanap na kilos protesta sa harapan ng Camp Aguinaldo noong ika-2 ng Pebrero, 2023.
Dumalaw ang US Secretary of Defense na si Lloyd Austin upang pagtibayin ang Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement o EDCA. Tinututulan ng BAYAN ang EDCA kung saan pinapahintulutan ang US na magtayo ng mga istruktura sa loob ng mga kampong militar ng Pilipinas. Isa itong tahasang paglabag sa ating kasarinlan. Kamakailan ay pinahintulutan ni Marcos Jr.…
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RITA BAUA REMEMBERED
Family and comrades paid tribute to activist Rita Baua yesterday, February 3, 2023, to mark the first year of her passing. We are reposting below the statement on Rita Baua and her legacy.: Tribute to Rita Baua, lifelong activist and internationalist Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) February 6, 2022 Bayan renders its highest tribute and most…
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We oppose the use of the Philippines for US military intervention
Today it was reported that the US is seeking additional access to another 4-5 facilities in the Philippines under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. This time, the US in invoking tension in Taiwan as one of the considerations for its need for additional access. This will bring the number of US bases to at least…