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Protesters march on the streets of the capital city, Manila, to express opposition against the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill. [Photo from PAMALAKAYA Web]
The Philippines 
June 11, 2020June 17, 2020

Philippines: Even before the Anti-Terrorism Bill is signed into law, the online crackdown of activists has already begun

Posted By: Louie Encabo 998 Views activism in the philippines, Anti-Terror Bill, Anti-Terrorism Bill, featured, rodrigo duterte, SB 1083, war on activists

“Attack of the Clones” isn’t just the title of the 2002 release of the Star Wars franchise, it has also become the reality for

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The Philippines 
April 30, 2018April 20, 2018

In Defense of Rallies

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1453 Views activism in the philippines, featured, Haymarket Massacre, Louie Encabo, May Day protests, philippine protests, Robert Owen, student activism, trade unions

Aside from a day off from work, another expected feature on Labour Day are the protest demonstrations or rallies conducted by different advocacy groups.

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The Philippines 
March 29, 2018April 2, 2018

Activism is Not Terrorism

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2579 Views activism in the philippines, featured, Louie Encabo, myles albasin, new people's army, rodrigo duterte, student activism, terrorism

If you had been travelling during the 28th and 29th you would have noticed the heightened security measures in airports, seaports and checkpoints on

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