February 25, 2023 marks 37 years since the ouster of the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos Sr, in what was the culmination of years of our people’s struggle against fascist tyranny. It would be the first EDSA anniversary with another Marcos back in Malacañang, Ferdinand Marcos Jr no less. The Palace has Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Yesterday January 30, human rights were again under attack with at least 3 actions that show how the Marcos regime is no different from its predecessor. We strongly denounce the following developments: 1. The arrest of Jen Awingan based on a warrant for the trumped-up charge of rebellion that Read more
Yesterday January 30, human rights were again under attack with at least 3 actions that show how the Marcos regime is no different from its predecessor. We strongly denounce the following developments: 1. The arrest of Jen Awingan based on a warrant for the trumped-up charge of rebellion that Read more
We condemn the issuance of another warrant of arrest against legal activists from the Cordillera and Ilocos, this time on the trumped-up charge of Rebellion. Various leaders have been included in this warrant issued by Abra Judge Corpus Alzate on January 24, 2023. The respondents in the case apparently Read more