Anyone who wants to run for president next year should put achieving peace in the agenda, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Wednesday, June 2.
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo/Manila Bulletin) Speaking at the 1Sambayan’s virtual Townhall event “Talakayang Bayan: Kapayapa
“We are told, ‘Stay home and stay safe. Wash your hands regularly,’ but the displaced Meranaws live in cramped makeshift spaces without sufficient water supply. Those whose homes are at ground zero still could not return.”
And in the Philippines, human rights were in danger too.
Millions of Filipinos in the country and around the world were shut in their homes.
On top of this, freedom of expression was threatened by the Philippine government: a national TV network was shut down, subversives were detained, and an Anti-Terror Law was put into place.
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We The Pvblic, an local online news organization, and MullenLowe TREYNA co-designed The Statement Mask a face mask that offered protection against Covid-19 infection, and took a stand on the current socio-political issues.
The message is simple never be afraid to make a statement. Protest without fear.
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May 16, 2021 | 7:47 pm Bianca Angelica D. Añago
PEACE advocates and political analysts on Sunday said labeling consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) terrorists could affect peace talks with Maoist rebels in the future, beyond President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s term.
“Attacking those who have been openly negotiating in peace talks is not only counterproductive, but it is a blatant and disappointing expression of bad faith and insincerity,” Pilgrims for Peace said in a statement at the weekend.
“The inclusion of peace consultants and negotiating panel members on the designation list undermines the atmosphere of goodwill and trust needed to pursue peace negotiations,” it added.