Rally at Manhattan Philippine Consulate demands end to Balikatan War exercises, expulsion of U.S. military

New York, NY – Filipino community organizations and their allies rallied outside of the Philippine Consulate in New York City, April 20, to call for an end to U.S. military involvement in the Philippines.

The protest marks the beginning of the month-long Balikatan joint military exercises between the United States, the Philippines, Japan, Canada, France and New Zealand. The organizers included the New York Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (NYCHRP), Malaya Movement, and BAYAN. Speakers also included members of Anakbayan as well as Filipino residents whose families are still living in the country.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/rally-at-manhattan-philippine-consulate-demands-end-to-balikatan-war-exercises

Student leader Alyssa Alano and people’s journalist RJ Ledesma among the 19 killed in Negros by the Philippine military

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from BAYAN USA.

Filipinos overseas are heartbroken after witnessing the news of the 303rd Infantry Brigade led-attack on April 19 of 19 individuals and forcibly displaced more than 653 residents from 168 households in peasant communities in Toboso, Negros Occidental. Among the 19 killed, the families, friends and fellow organizers have confirmed Alyssa Alano and RJ Ledesma were amongst them.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/student-leader-alyssa-alano-and-peoples-journalist-rj-ledesma-among-the-19

Transport groups announce nationwide strike on March 19 over soaring fuel prices

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Chicago Filipino organizations commemorate the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution and ousting of Marcos Sr.

Chicago, IL – On Wednesday, February 25, a coalition of organizations fighting for human rights and democracy in the Philippines rallied outside of the Philippine Consulate to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ousting of Marcos Sr. and the People Power Revolution, to confront continued corruption in the Philippines, and to hold the Philippine Consulate accountable for its neglect of Filipino migrants.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/chicago-filipino-organizations-commemorate-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-people

Washington DC: Black and Filipino unity rally

Washington, D.C. – On February 18, a diverse crowd gathered at Pershing Park for a Black and Filipino Unity Rally. Nearby, police cars and Secret Service vehicles loudly zipped around the area, preparing for the incoming visit by Trump’s so-called Board of Peace.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/washington-dc-black-and-filipino-unity-rally

Protest against government corruption in Philippines

Washington, D.C. – On Sunday, November 30, over 100 activists and community members gathered in DC’s DuPont Circle to protest corruption in the Philippines and demand the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/protest-against-government-corruption-in-philippines

New York Filipinos confront corrupt diplomats

New York, NY – on the evening of Saturday, September 27, around 50 people gathered outside the Philippines Consulate in New York City to confront corrupt diplomats. Organized by BAYAN Northeast, the rally began at around 8 p.m. on a warm and balmy night.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/new-york-filipinos-confront-corrupt-diplomats

Affedersiniz BAYYAN! ~ Kadir Veral

“‘Bayan’ ve ‘Kadın’ kelimeleri arasındaki tartışma, yalnızca dilbilgisel bir ayrıntı değil; toplumun kadın kimliğini nasıl algıladığına dair çarpıcı bir dönüşümün göstergesidir.” #kadın #bayan #dildetoplumsalcinsiyet

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Filipino American activists rally against Marcos Jr regime at the San Francisco Philippines ConsulateFilipino American activists rally against Marcos Jr regime at the San Francisco Philippines Consulate

San Francsico, CA – On July 28, over 350 activists rallied outside the Philippines consulate in San Francisco for the People’s State of the Nation Address. The PSONA is an annual event meant to contrast with the state of the nation address given by Philippines President Ferdinand “Bong-bong” Marcos Junior. The PSONA addresses the struggles faced by Filipino workers both at home and abroad, and the neglect that the Marcos administration has for the people it claims to protect.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/filipino-american-activists-rally-against-marcos-jr-regime-at-the-san-francisco