MARCOS IS BIGGEST STUMBLING BLOCK TO VP IMPEACHMENT President Marcos has so far shown that he is the biggest stumbling block to the impeachment of his rival Vice President Sara Duterte. Quite ironic but not surprising. The impeachment has been in limbo for more than a month now because it has not been transmited to…

ON THE JAN. 13 RALLY FOR PEACE Bayan Chairperson and former Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño January 12, 2025 Organizers of the January 13 rally might deny it, but tomorrow’s gathering reeks of partisan politics – it is meant to shield Vice Pres. Sara Duterte from impeachment and her father Rodrigo from being held accountable…

ON THE FILING OF A POLICE COMPLAINT AGAINST 14 ACTIVIST LEADERS “BP 880 was passed during the Marcos dictatorship to suppress dissent, and it continues to be used against critics of tyrants and corrupt politicians. It is time to repeal this Marcosian law, resist the terrorism of the police, and hold the Marcos Jr government…

BAYAN REITERATES CALL FOR REMOVAL OF US MILITARY FACILITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES AS TRUMP SEEKS CONTROL OF GREENLAND AND PANAMA CANAL Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) reiterated the demand for the urgent removal of US military bases and troops in the country in light of the absurd, baseless, and provocative claims of US President-elect Donald Trump…

BAYAN OPPOSES 2025 LRT FARE HIKE Bayan opposes in unequivocal terms the proposed LRT fare hike, the second fare increase under the Marcos administration. LRMC, the private operator of LRT 1 is proposing a significant average increase of P7.48 per passenger. According to the petition for fare hike, the impact of the increase will be…

Saan tayo makakahanap ng pag-asa sa gitna ng krisis at kaguluhan na hinaharap ng taumbayan sa araw-araw? …. Sa ating magkakaugnay na buhay na nakikipaglaban para sa hustisyang panlipunan … Sa ating magkakaugnay na paniniwala na kumilos para sa ating mga karapatan … Sa ating pinagsamang mga pangarap at hangarin para sa magandang bukas. Makabuluhang…

NATIONAL BUDGET: CYCLE OF SWINDLING AND SYSTEM OF BUREAUCRAT CAPITALISM MUST END Renato Reyes Jr., Bayan President The recent national budget debacle under the Marcos regime, months before the mid-term elections, exposes the rottenness of the political system in the country. The national budget has been skewed in favor of political patronage at the expense…

BAYAN ON QUAD RECOMMENDATION: ARREST DUTERTE NOW! The Quad committee recommendation to file criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte and his henchmen should be urgently pursued in the interest of justice. It confirms that there is basis to prosecute Duterte at the International Criminal Court for committing crimes against humanity. Relatives of Tokhang victims were among…

CLEMENCY PARA KAY MARY JANE VELOSO Nitong mga nakaraang araw, napabalita ang pagbibigay ng clemency at pag-uwi sa Pilipinas ni Mary Jane Veloso matapos ang 14 na taong pagkakakulong sa Indonesia. Ang kanyang paglaya at pag-uwi mula pagkakakulong sa Indonesia ay patunay hindi lamang sa tatag ng mga Pilipino sa harap ng napakahirap at matagal…

HINGGIL SA KASUNDUAN NG PHILHEALTH, DBP AT PARTYLIST NG MGA ROMUALDEZ Katulad din lang ng dati nang ginagawa ng Romualdez dynasty sa Eastern Visayas ang Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ng Tingog Partylist sa Philhealth at Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). Ginagamit ng dinastiyang Romualdez ang Tingog Partylist upang palakasin ang hawak sa pulitika ng…