Philippines

Hope and Revolution in the Age of Duterte

November 28, 2017 UNAC Editor World News Update

Republished from TeleSUR, 23 September, 2017 In these times of economic crisis, escalating war and rising fascism, we can all find hope in revolutionary struggle. Since Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declared Martial Law in the island of Mindanao in the Southern Philippines last May, there have been non-stop protests in the country to denounce the return of another declared[…]

On the Heels of Anti-ASEAN/Anti-Trump Protests

November 21, 2017 UNAC Editor Imperial greed

BAYAN USA Peace Mission Launches to Oppose US-led War in Mindanao, Support Moro Struggle for Self-Determination “The Philippines is not a prime piece of real estate for the US military, as Trump claims. Mindanao is not a playground for US war games. The Philippines is a former US colony where one of the longest armed revolutions and people’s struggles against[…]

Anti-riot policemen blocked members of the GABRIELA (Women's Group) who denounce the planned visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders summit during a protest outside the U.S. embassy in metro Manila, Philippines, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

As Trump Visits ASEAN Summit, Philippine Groups Stage Huge Anti-Imperialist Rallies

November 20, 2017 UNAC Editor Protest

Reprinted from TeleSUR IN PICTURES: “The ASEAN Summit translates to unlimited exploitation and unlimited plunder,” said Anakbayan National Chairperson Vencer Crisostomo. Mass movements from across the Philippines have staged huge protests across Metro Manila to protest the ASEAN summit and the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, sparking massive repression by Philippine National Police personnel tasked with guarding the summit.[…]

$elling War and Pentagon Expansion in Asia-Pacific

November 7, 2017 UNAC Editor Asia Pivot

Initial publication on Bruce Gagnon’s blog, ‘Organizing Notes‘ Trump touched down in Hawaii on his way to Asia. He was met with protests there and huge marches are happening across South Korea in anticipation of his meeting with the newly elected President Moon in Seoul. Moon is turning out to be a disappointment to peaceniks across Korea as he carries[…]