Tag: martial law
CWS: Marcos Jr. mirrors father’s dictatorship and Duterte’s repressive legacy
CWS raised concerns about the continuation of repressive policies initiated by Duterte, including the Anti-Terror Law
Caritas Philippines: Authoritarianism, impunity persist decades after Martial Law
According to Caritas, some laws and policies could "silence dissent and advance corporate interests at the expense of public welfare."
UNDAS 2023: Bukas na liham sa bayan
Paano kung ang yumao ay hindi naman nakalibing sa alinmang sementeryong maaaring dalawin – sapagkat ang bangkay ay wala?
Fight historical distortion amidst de facto martial law, says Catholic bishop
The prelate said the “plot to whitewash and deodorize Marcos dictatorship” is now happening in a “de facto martial law”
Philippine groups renew calls to repeal Anti-Terror Law on 51st Martial...
The groups condemned the "weaponization" of the law, citing its ambiguous and sweeping definitions, which are used to silence dissenters
Groups decry attempts to distort historical facts on martial law
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) criticized the Marcos Jr. government on its attempt at “rebranding”
In the Philippines, justice remains elusive for victims of enforced disappearances
Despite the enactment of the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act of 2012, “enforced disappearances have not stopped”
Martial law survivors see emerging scheme to recover Marcoses ill-gotten wealth
The Marcoses were described as the world’s biggest kleptocrats, or rulers who use political power to steal a country’s resources
Eraserheads, Voltes V, and fight against oppression
The popular line “Let’s Volt In!” is a call that we should fight oppression and that fighting for liberty is a noble and worthy cause
Philippine protesters celebrate ‘People Power’ ousting of Marcos Sr
In a statement, Marcos Jr recalled "those times of tribulation and how we came out of them united and stronger as a nation”