Amid intense military operations, the revolutionary movement in Negros perseveres in advancing the rectification movement. It relentlessly strives to consolidate the New People’s Army (NPA) and the Party. It holds collective studies on the multi-level Party courses and military training. The intermediate Party course was recently held on the island in a staggered manner. Cadres […]

  Wyeth-Nestle and union CBA. The Wyeth Philippines Progressive Workers Union formally signed a new CBA with Wyeth-Nestle Philippines on December 9. The union successfully secured a ₱6,000 wage increase for the next three years. Through collective action, the union also won a ₱30,000 signing bonus and other benefits. Gardenia and Philfoods workers’ protest. The […]

The broad participation and involvement of church people, religious leaders, and laity in demonstrations against the Marcos regime’s rampant corruption gained prominence in recent months. Despite remaining conservative, the Church’s voice and stance have been among the most compelling forces that drew thousands to join the people’s movement against corruption. At its core is the […]

Recent months have seen the exposure of systemic corruption and blatant theft of public funds by those in power. From anomalous infrastructure projects and pork barrel funds to “unprogrammed appropriation” and “allocables” in the national budget, the role of bureaucrat capitalism has become clear in the people’s intolerable suffering and poverty. The existing system allows […]

Filipinos joined protests marking the 77th International Human Rights Day on December 10. Thousands nationwide marched to uphold human rights and condemn the Marcos regime for its relentless violations of the people’s rights. Karapatan and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) led the actions in Manila and 15 cities and provinces. The International Coalition for Human Rights […]