Marcos Jr.’s “openness to peace talks” remains hollow and unconvincing
- Published: 14 August 2026 14 August 2026
Vol. VIII, No. 15 - August 15, 2026
The Marcos Jr. regime wants the Filipino people to believe that it is serious about pursuing peace. The regime now speaks of being "open to peace talks" with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. Yet these declarations ring hollow when measured against the administration's actual record. Peace cannot be built on empty rhetoric while military offensives intensify, political dissent is criminalized, peace consultants remain imprisoned or killed, and the state continues to wage an all-out campaign of repression against those it considers enemies.
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Glossing over reality: how Marcos Jr.’s 2026 SONA betrays the Filipino people
- Published: 07 August 2026 07 August 2026
Vol. VIII, No. 14 - July 31, 2026
As expected, Marcos Jr.’s 86-minute State of the Nation Address (SONA) downplayed the harsh reality facing ordinary citizens. Masked by populist rhetoric, the speech ultimately pushed for policies deeply harmful to the Filipino people.
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Masking the scourge: how ‘Filipino-American Friendship Day’ covers up U.S. neocolonial rule
- Published: 26 July 2026 26 July 2026
Vol. VIII, No. 13 - July 15, 2026
The 2026 Marcos Jr’s official theme for Filipino-American Friendship Day was "80 years of shared history and sacrifice." Leading up to the event, a specialized commemorative logo took over high-profile displays like the SM Mall of Asia Globe, and official embassy statements heavily praised the legacy of World War II veterans. Because the holiday falls on the Fourth of July, U.S. Independence Day, its celebration in the United States by Filipino-Americans is uniquely layered. Yet, beneath the pageantry of this 80th anniversary of the 1946 Treaty of Manila lies a deeper political agenda: these festivities are carefully designed to promote the U.S.-Marcos administration’s narrative, masking ongoing U.S. control over the archipelago.
People demand accountability amid Marcos-Duterte strife
- Published: 08 July 2026 08 July 2026
Vol. VIII, No. 12 - June 30, 2026
On June 28, thousands of Filipinos once again took to the streets, gathering in front of the historic EDSA People Power Monument to demand accountability for the catastrophic flood control infrastructure scandal. This mobilization marks a landmark convergence. For the first time, a broad unity of organizations and prominent figures has come together to demand an end to the systemic impunity of politicians who raid public coffers for personal enrichment.
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The greatest disaster in the Philippines
- Published: 22 June 2026 22 June 2026
Vol. VIII, No. 11 - June 15, 2026
Decades ago, a Filipino statesman remarked, “The Philippines is constantly ravaged by destructive natural events like floods, drought, epidemics, typhoons, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. But the worst of all disasters are the politicians.”