Archive of Ang Bayan

Armas chapter in ST holds assembly
July 07, 2026

The Artista at Manunulat ng Sambayanan (Armas)—Jethro Isaac Ferrer Chapter in Southern Tagalog, held a general assembly in June. The chapter launched the event as part of efforts to consolidate and expand its ranks. At the assembly, members performed and conducted revolutionary mass critique on several pieces. They also elected new officers for the chapter’s […]

One year of Marcos' anti-corruption rhetoric
July 07, 2026

Ferdinand Marcos Jr failed to deceive the public with his regime’s scheme and sham anti-corruption campaign since it was declared in July 2025. The nation knows that his words “Have some shame!” are empty because they only target political rivals while failing to hold himself, his lackeys, and his allies accountable. This also forms part […]

The hollow promise of "development" under the Marcos regime
July 07, 2026

In recent days, two announcements from the Marcos regime once again laid bare the utter emptiness of its promises and the burden it places on the Filipino people. First was the insulting ₱85 daily wage increase that regime officials described as “historic.” Second was the Philippines’ supposed attainment of “upper middle income” status according to […]

US Imperialism is no friend of the Filipino people
July 07, 2026

Progressive groups marched to the US embassy in Manila on July 4 to protest the 80th anniversary of the so-called “friendship day” between the US and the Philippines. This celebration on Philippine soil is a hallmark of neocolonialism. The protesters condemned the continuing US interference in the Philippines and its dragging of the Filipino people […]

Groups fight destructive solar farms
July 07, 2026

On June 29, farmers, youth and students, scientists, environmental defenders, and church representatives gathered at the Central Luzon State University campus in Nueva Ecija to launch the Movement Against Destructive Solar Farms (MADSOLAR). The group will fight against destructive solar farms in Central Luzon. One of the solar farm projects in the region is the […]

Marcos's 2026 SIPP: Favoring foreigners, oppressing the people
July 07, 2026

While the Marcos regime refuses to give the people even the slightest relief by removing the VAT and other burdensome taxes, it is rushing to grant incentives and tax breaks- the privilege of not paying taxes- to large foreign corporations. One of the regime’s schemes is the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), an investment […]

The rise in Enrique Razon’s wealth means greater suffering for the Filipino people
July 07, 2026

On June 15, Forbes magazine reported Enrique Razon Jr.’s net worth at $18.8 billion—ranking him as the 143rd richest person in the world and the richest Filipino. His wealth is equivalent to ₱1.27 trillion, earning him the title of the Philippines’ first “trillionaire.” Razon’s biggest businesses include International Container Terminal Services, Inc (with total revenue […]

In short
July 07, 2026
The onslaught of the AFP-PNP in Oriental Mindoro
July 07, 2026

We’ve had enough, stop the harassment!” This is the appeal of farmers and indigenous Mangyan people against the intensified military operations in southern Oriental Mindoro. According to the Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Magbubukid (PKM)-Oriental Mindoro, AFP-PNP forces have been harassing communities for decades, with the situation becoming worse since June. Eight AFP battalions are deployed […]

­Venezuela rocked by powerful earthquakes
July 07, 2026

Powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, including the capital Caracas and the La Guaira region, on the afternoon of June 24. According to reports, successive earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and magnitude 7.5 occurred within 39 seconds of each other. Due to the shallow depth of the quakes’ origin along the San Sebastián fault system, numerous buildings […]