Sa July 3, markahan natin ng mga serye ng protesta ang ika-anim na taon ng pagpasa ng Anti-Terrorism Act sa Pilipinas. Ito ay patuloy na ginagamit upang sindakin ang mamamayan, patahimikin ang oposisyon, at pigilan ang paglaban ng taumbayan. Kasabay nito ang pagtatapos ng Global Counter-Terrorism Week (Hunyo 26 – Hulyo 2): Magtitipon ang UN…

Iglesia Ni Cristo’s demand to hold all corrupt officials accountable is legitimate. Still, they refuse to apply it to Rodante Marcoleta, who is facing graft and plunder charges for an election-related offense. Their condemnation of selective justice smacks of hypocrisy, since their motive is merely to preempt Marcoleta’s looming arrest. They are distorting the clamor…

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan is ready to work with all those who are pursuing accountability against those who use their power and influence to steal with impunity. We are part of the White Ribbon March which demands not just accountability but also an end to the pork barrel system, political dynasties and reform of the country’s…

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) extends its deepest solidarity to the people and government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused loss of life, injuries, displacement, and widespread destruction in affected communities. We express our sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who perished in this tragedy.…

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan affirms its participation in the June 28 White Ribbon March organized by faith-based groups and anti-corruption advocates. Bayan and Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot were the lead organizers of the Baha sa Luneta anti-corruption protests on September 21 and November 30 in 2025 and the EDSA anniversary protest in February this year. The…

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan said the Kasangga military exercises between Filipino and Australian troops is the latest manifestation of intensified US-led military interventionism in the country. It is bringing about increasing militarization of Luzon and the rest of the archipelago. Kasangga is a stark reminder that provocative military drills using live fire are now being held…

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is correct in citing the “corrosive influence” of corruption and that it is the “worst sin” committed by officials because it involves stealing money from the people. He may be referring to personal experience since his family plundered the nation’s wealth during the two-decade dictatorial rule of his father. The Marcoses were…

Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan marked the Independence Day celebration with a protest to amplify the call for the urgent dismantling of US bases, missile systems, and the rejection of the Pax Silica which would lead to the establishment of a weapons hub in the so-called Luzon Economic Corridor. There’s no genuine independence as long…

For 25 years, the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) has burdened the Filipino people with soaring electricity rates, entrenched monopoly control over the energy sector by favored oligarchs, and deepened the country’s energy insecurity. Since EPIRA was enacted into law on June 8, 2001, the promises of cheap electricity, genuine competition, and energy security…