December 2009
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US COALITION AGAINST MARTIAL LAW CLAIMS VICTORY...
News Release December 13, 2009 Reference: Atty. Arnedo Valera, Never Again to Martial Law (NAML), email: neveragaintomartiallaw@gmail.com US COALITION AGAINST MARTIAL LAW CLAIMS VICTORY WITH LIFTING OF PROCLAMATION 1959 AND VOWS TO PURSUE ALL DEMANDS Never Again to Martial Law (NAML), a US coalition launched on Human Rights Day opposing martial law in Maguindanao, is calling the lifting of...
Dec 13th
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We remain vigilant: BAYAN statement on the...
Press Statement December 12, 2009 Reference: Renato Reyes, Jr. Sec-Gen We remain vigilant: BAYAN statement on the lifting of Martial Law The lifting of Proclamation 1959 placing the province of Maguindanao under Martial Law comes in the wake of serious legal and factual loopholes being raised by various sectors opposed to the declaration of martial law. The declaration is patently...
Dec 12th
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Upholding Human Rights, Life and Dignity Arts...
As the culmination of the 10 day countdown to International Human Rights Day, our kasamas in Habi-Arts are putting on an awesome art exhibit and open mic! Come out, enjoy some art and great performances as well as honor victims of human rights violations. Sponsored by BAYAN-USA, GAB-USA, Sisters of Gabriela, Awaken! (SiGAw), Anakbayan LA.
Dec 7th
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THIS FRIDAY, DEC 11th!
Our sisters Lady and Najia are leaving for the Bay Areaaaa! Also this is a BALSA event for BAYAN-USA/GAB-USA and an end of the year party! WEAR YOUR PJs and party with SiGAw!
Dec 7th
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A message to all supporters of BALSA SoCal!
Dear BALSA supporters, I just received news that the shipment from Southern California of over 100 boxes successfully arrived and has been distributed to those in need of relief aid just in time for Christmas!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! BALSA volunteers sorted and distributed donations we sent. Approximately 13 boxes were sent to the Cordilleras. Relief efforts will still be under way...
Dec 7th
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Power, Not Justice, is What Arroyo Seeks With...
News Statement December 4, 2009 Reference: Rhonda Ramiro, Secretary-General, BAYAN USA, email:secgen@bayanusa.org Power, Not Justice, is What Arroyo Seeks With Martial Law BAYAN USA Urges Phil. Congress to Revoke Proclamation 1959, Demands Obama Withdraw Support The US Chapter of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, or BAYAN USA, an alliance of 14 Filipino organizations across the United States is...
Dec 6th
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Rage against rape, rage against impunity -...
News Release 04 December 2009 Reference: Shiela Ferrer, GABRIELA-NCR Chair and Gabriela Women’s Party Nominee 09266446402 Rage against rape, rage against impunity - GABRIELA “Imagining the horror those women victims must have felt sent chills down our spine. But more importantly, the barbaric abuse incites rage among women.” This was the reaction of the militant women’s...
Dec 6th
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Statement on the declaration of Martial Law in...
Press Statement December 5, 2009 Statement on the declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao The declaration of a state of Martial Law in Maguindanao sets a most dangerous precedent for the nation. Not since September 21, 1972 has there been any declaration of Martial Law, not even during the years of tumult under the Aquino, Estrada and, prior to this, the Arroyo regime. For the first time...
Dec 6th