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Supplemental position paper on the proposed LRT and MRT fare hikes
1. The DoTr has no jurisdiction on fare hikes for railways After the public hearing conducted by the DoTr Rail Regulatory Unit last February 17 on the proposed fare hikes by LRT 1, LRT 2 and MRT 3, Bayan is calling on the LRTA and DoTr to withdraw the petitions for the LRT 2 and…
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Omnibus position paper on the LRT 1, LRT 2 and MRT 3 fare increases
Omnibus position paper on the LRT 1, LRT 2 and MRT 3 fare increases Bagong Alyansang Makabayan February 14, 2023 The train lines such as the PNR, LRT 1, LRT 2 and MRT 3 are vital public utilities imbued with great public interest as they provide mass transport for the population, especially students, government employees…
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EDSA 37: Marcos Jr. – inutil, pahirap, waldas, tuta, pasista! Tuloy ang laban para sa hustisya, kabuhayan, kalayaan, at demokrasya!
EDSA 37: Marcos Jr. – inutil, pahirap, waldas, tuta, pasista! Tuloy ang laban para sa hustisya, kabuhayan, kalayaan, at demokrasya! Malaking kabalintunaan na ngayong ika-37 taon ng pag-aalsang EDSA, ang pangulo ng bansa ay anak mismo ng diktador na si Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr, na pinatalsik sa poder ng mamamayan noong Pebrero 1986. Hindi pinanagot…
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EDSA 37: Marcos pahirap, tuta, pasista at waldas! Tuloy ang laban para sa hustisya, kabuhayan, karapatan, kalayaan, at demokrasya!
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 so far avoided questions by…
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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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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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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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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…