Dictatorship

Activist Members of Congress on Monday filed House Resolution 1297 opposing the proposed hero’s burial for the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, calling it “a grave travesty of justice” and a “monumental historical distortion”.

Leading the anti-Marcos charge are Bayan Muna Reps. Teddy Casino and Neri Javier Colmenares, Gabriela Reps. Luzviminda Ilagan and Emmi de Jesus, Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Rep. Raymond Palatino.  read more »

MANILA, Philippines—Militant lawmakers Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo and Gabriela Rep. Liza Maza will likely run as independent senatorial candidates following the Nacionalista Party’s forging of an alliance with the Kilusan Bagong Lipunan (KBL) of Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos.  read more »

Former president Cory Aquino’s courage and the quiet grace of her spirit will always be a reminder to those who aspire to be dictators or tyrants that the Filipino people will never allow them to rule again.  read more »

MANILA — Even as they did not always see eye to eye with her politically, several progressive groups and party-list representatives have paid tribute to former President Corazon Aquino, who succumbed to cancer early yesterday at 76. They recognized her role in the people’s struggles against tyranny, corruption, and greed for power.  read more »

"The memory of President Cory’s courage and the quiet grace of her spirit will always be a reminder to those who aspire to be dictators or tyrants that the Filipino people, inspired by the same memory, will never allow them to rule again," said Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela Women’s Party.  read more »

MANILA — Even as they did not always see eye to eye with her politically, several progressive groups and party-list representatives have paid tribute to former President Corazon Aquino, who succumbed to cancer early yesterday at 76. They recognized her role in the people’s struggles against tyranny, corruption, and greed for power.  read more »