Former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested in the Philippines after ICC issues warrant
Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of Philippines in the “war on drugs” campaign launched during his presidency.
Filipino health workers stand up against state repression
Health workers in the Philippines are fighting for a just healthcare system while facing state repression, highlights a recent discussion by Viva Salud, Quinoa, and ICHRP
Silent pandemic: Mental health issues among informal transport workers in the Philippines
Workers in the informal transportation sector in the Philippines faced an upsurge in mental health issues due to increased economic precarity during the COVID-19 lockdown
State of the nation of Philippines: People give Marcos Jr’s administration a failing grade
As the president of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his State of the Nation Address, we spoke to leaders of the Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD) on how the people of the country have assessed the first year of the Marcos’ administration.
Filipino movements protest Marcos Jr’s decision to further open up to US military
The decision to allow US to access more Philippine military bases under the controversial EDCA deal has been criticized by progressive groups and activists
“Harris Imperialist!”: Filipino movements criticize US Vice President’s visit
The three-day visit to the archipelago included an unprecedented visit to Palawan, an island close to the South China Sea dispute, and promises of military aid to the Marcos administration
Daily Round-up | Filipino lawmakers demand probe on Marcos-era whitewashing and more stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of a bid to whitewash the Marcos dictatorship, the legalization of same-sex marriages in a Mexican state, US rail workers rejecting a deal, and a report on the number of migrant deaths in Europe
Filipinos in the US protest far-right President Marcos at his UN-debut
US-based Filipino organizations confront the dictatorial leadership of the Philippines, as President Marcos Jr. encourages US investors to exploit his nation
Daily Round-up | Thousands of teachers stage strike in Australia over low wages & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories from the teachers’ strike in Australia, the war in Syria, the conflict over the Malvinas Islands, and the inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president of the Philippines
Filipino movements fear greater repression as ruling class debates red-tagging
Despite critical statements by officials in the current and incoming presidencies on red-tagging, land defenders and activists have raised concerns about the possibility of greater state repression in the coming days
What does the Marcos-Duterte government mean for access to health in the Philippines?
The election of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte is cause for concern for health justice activists in the Philippines as they expect increased persecution and insufficient budget for health
Marcos family returns to power in the Philippines
Bongbong Marcos and running mate Sara Duterte were elected in the Philippines with a landslide amid allegations of electoral fraud and violence
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