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MAKIBAKA! HUWAG MATAKOT! Unite and Strengthen the Filipino Youth Movement in the U.S. to Advance the Struggle for National Democracy in the Philippines! “Only through militant struggle can the best in youth shall emerge.” -Jose Maria Sison Anakbayan was founded on November 30, 1998, one hundred and thirty-five years after the birth of Andres Bonifacio,Continue reading “Anakbayan USA Founding Congress”

Hi, everyone! After the community’s victorious efforts to temporarily stop the unjust deportation of JB Librojo in November (isang bagsak!), JB will be back in the South Bay. Organized by PAWIS, NAFCON-NC, Valley Faith United Methodist Church- Sunnyvale and SIREN, please join us to get an in-depth sharing of JB’s current status and an overallContinue reading “A Filipino Community Forum on Immigration and Voter’s Education”

FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/328515630529304/ Friday, March 30 2012 @ 7 PM San Jose Peace and Justice Center 48 S 7th St Ste 101,  San Jose, CA 95112-3544 Synopsis The film depicts the story of Filipino Overseas Workers who leave their home country to find work in another country. Many of them work as domestic helpers andContinue reading ““Modern Day Slaves” Film Showing on FRI 3/30 @ SJ Peace & Justice Center”

Dear Friend, Less than two weeks after she spoke out about abuses women of Hyatt suffer on International Women’s Day, Morena Hernandez, a 15-year housekeeper at the Hyatt Andaz West Hollywood, has been suspended without pay. Tell Hyatt to stop attacking women who speak up about abuse. Bring Morena back to work now! On MarchContinue reading “Women of Hyatt Speak Out”

In Silicon Valley, immigrants fill the majority of our service, labor, and agricultural jobs. Hear personal testimonies from local immigrant community members working in low-wage industries and speakers on local and national policy issues, conditions of farmworkers, and environmental impacts. Find out how you can support the San Jose Minimum Wage Campaign and other localContinue reading “The Struggle of Low-Wage Immigrant Workers”

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News Release 03-20-2012   Contact:          Noel Pangilinan Phone:            646-546-6844 Email:             noelpangilinan@journalist.com   Human rights did not improve under President Aquino, advocates say NEW YORK CITY (March 20) — Two Philippine bishops and a former political prisoner on Monday (March 19) said that the human rights situation in the Philippines did not improve under theContinue reading “Human rights did not improve under President Aquino”