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Escalating US militarism in PH: Are we drilling for war?
Mayo 2, 2025
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Despite its claims of seeking peace and protecting Philippine sovereignty against China’s self-assertion, the US reveals its true intentions by preparing for wars in pursuit of its interests.
Php656 wage hike needed to reach Php1,200 family living wage doable
Mayo 1, 2025
Php1,200 nationwide wage is a 50:50 split of profits between employers and workers.
Philippines largest recipient of US aid in Southeast Asia
Abril 27, 2025
Philippines largest recipient of socioeconomic, mlitary and security aid in Southeast Asia
IBON Executive Director on the ongoing US-Philippines Balikatan exercises
Abril 27, 2025
The Trump administration’s “American First” stance with us is textbook neocolonialism dressed up in the language of freedom and security
US drawing in more countries for its militarist agenda in Southeast Asia
Abril 27, 2025
The US is expanding participation in the Balikatan military exercises to internationalize US military pressure on China and to dilute the growing US military presence in the region by embedding it within multilateral exercises. Balikatan has greatly expanded under the Marcos Jr administration from three participating countries in 2022 to 20 countries today. #StriveForSovereigntyAndIndependence #UpholdPeoplesRights […]
Biggest Balikatan exercises, US militarism worsens
Abril 26, 2025
The 2025 US-Philippines Balikatan is the largest ever, involving over 14,000 troops from the US, Philippines, Australia, Japan, and 16 observer countries. The drills are held strategically near Taiwan and the South China Sea as the US recalibrates its military and economic hegemony.
How do the senatorial candidates fare on high prices?
Abril 25, 2025
