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Fight Back News Service is circulating this December 11 joint statement from the Council of Global Unions Philippine affiliates. PH affiliates of global unions demand release of HRD7, stop arrests of PH unionists
New York, NY – Over 60 people gathered on September 20 in front of the Philippine Consulate to demand an end to martial law in the Philippines. The rally was held to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos, as well as to protest the human rights abuses committed under the current government of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Fight Back News Service is circulating the following Sept. 21 statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement by Jose Maria Sison, National Democratic Front of the Philippines Chief Political Consultant.
Chicago, IL – More than 80 progressive Filipinos and supporters gathered in front of the Philippine Consulate, July 8, to protest the repressive ‘anti-terrorism’ measure recently signed into law by President Duterte. The law criminalizes trade union, student, environmental and other activists who are working for social and national liberation. The protest was one of many held across the U.S.
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Chicago, IL – More than 80 progressive Filipinos and supporters gathered in front of the Philippine Consulate, July 8, to protest the repressive ‘anti-terrorism’ measure recently signed into law by President Duterte. The law criminalizes trade union, student, environmental and other activists who are working for social and national liberation. The protest was one of many held across the U.S.
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Washington DC – Last week, the largest federation of unions in the United States joined the growing call in the United States to cut U.S. military aid to the Philippine government under President Rodrigo Duterte.
Washington DC – Last week, the largest federation of unions in the United States joined the growing call in the United States to cut U.S. military aid to the Philippine government under President Rodrigo Duterte.
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The U.S.-backed regime of Philippines President Duterte has launched a wave of repression against the militant and powerful trade union grouping, the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU)/May First Movement. We urge members of unions, community groups, student and other progressive organizations to stand with our brothers and sisters in the Philippines by demanding an end to this repression.
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) is urging revolutionary mass organizations in Calabarzon to assist those affected by Taal volcano’s ash explosion. A more dangerous eruption is also forecast, requiring emergency response and relief preparations, including those that address the disaster’s health implications.