Filipinos Commemorate Anti-Marcos Movement in New York

webadmin — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:42:34 -0500

On the 23rd anniversary of the famous People Power Uprising that brought about the downfall of the 21-year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines, Filipinos in New York City commemorate the vibrancy and legacy of the movement against Martial Law, February 21st, 1-5pm in Manhattan.

Vigan Cathedral and The Vicinity of Plaza Salcedo, Ciudad Vigan

webadmin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:51:19 -0500

Photos by Bernardo Arellano III

Filipinos in NYC March for a Free Palestine

Pinoy Admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:40:15 -0500

Filipinos in New York City joined thousands on January 3 in a long march from Times Square to the Israeli Consulate on Second Avenue in opposition to the continuing military offensives of the Israeli government on the city of Gaza, already claiming over 400 lives and wounding thousands more Palestinians, including women and children.

Venezuelan President Chávez Urges Israel to Stop Invasion

Pinoy Admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:34:02 -0500

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Hugo Chávez urged Israel “to stop the invasion of the Gaza Strip and the murder of thousands of innocent people.”

The Bolivarian leader denounced the government of Israel and described it as murderous and genocidal. “It is sad that Israel continues acting as the killing arm of the yankee empire.”

100 Women Dance Against Charter Change in Hong Kong

Pinoy Admin — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:39:20 -0500

Watch the video at http://a7h.org/?JGxa

Hong Kong - Square dancing against charter change is the way Filipino migrants in Hong Kong shall close 2008 and open the next year with a vow to join the tide of opposition against the evident desperation of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to stay in power by changing the Constitution.

Anti-Mining Leader Killed in New Bataan, ComVal

webadmin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:45:19 -0500

An activist protesting large-scale mining in Mindanao was killed by unidentified men on 23 December 2008, at New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province, environmental activist group Panalipdan-Southern Mindanao Region (SMR) reported.

Cloud Dweller

webadmin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:35:42 -0500

Photos By Gawani Domogo (The Philippines)

Cloud Dweller - Baguio-Besao, Ifugao Skies

Phil Labor Leader on US Speaking Tour

webadmin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:54:03 -0500

On the cusp of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's third lavish visit to the United States, another prominent Philippine leader is currently in the US speaking to audiences about the dire economic and political situation in the Philippines.

Kin of missing Igorot activist brings "mabtad" call to Congress

webadmin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:24:03 -0500

In Cordillera, a "mabtad" is declared in times of emergency, such as when a tribe member disappears, to prompt community mobilization. The family of missing Igorot activist James Balao, on November 17, echoed the indigenous call in the House of Representatives as militant lawmakers filed a resolution seeking a congressional probe into the disappearance.

10,000-strong participate in Zero Remittance Day - Migrants alliance

webadmin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:05 -0500

An estimated 10,000 migrants of different nationalities did not send remittances on October 29, as an act of protest against the Global Forum on Migration and Development, according to the International Migrants Alliance (IMA).