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Artists in the Philippines strongly oppose the country’s anti-terrorism law, which they say is a big threat to constitutionally protected freedom of expression – something they hold dear.
Artists in the Philippines strongly oppose the country’s anti-terrorism law, which they say is a big threat to constitutionally protected freedom of expression – something they hold dear.
The ultimate music of protest, in the Philippines punk rock gives voice to opponents of the security forces’ war on drugs and killing of rights activists, the bands’ angry lyrics calling for rebellion against President Rodrigo Duterte.
The ultimate music of protest, in the Philippines punk rock gives voice to opponents of the security forces’ war on drugs and killing of rights activists, the bands’ angry lyrics calling for rebellion against President Rodrigo Duterte.
Under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s authoritarian government, if you don’t fit in, you don’t matter, but Catch 272 bar in Metro Manila has become a safe haven for the city’s disillusioned, alienated and ignored.
Under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s authoritarian government, if you don’t fit in, you don’t matter, but Catch 272 bar in Metro Manila has become a safe haven for the city’s disillusioned, alienated and ignored.
With President Rodrigo Duterte often likened to Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, hip-hop, rock, ska and punk rock bands have revived songs composed 50 years ago in support of protests for real democracy and an end to elite rule.
With President Rodrigo Duterte often likened to Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, hip-hop, rock, ska and punk rock bands have revived songs composed 50 years ago in support of protests for real democracy and an end to elite rule.
Labour leaders criticised Duterte for courting Chinese investment, which they say will result in the exploitation of “cheap labour” in the country.
Labour leaders criticised Duterte for courting Chinese investment, which they say will result in the exploitation of “cheap labour” in the country.
Catholics and Christians of other denominations are set to join the church-led interfaith protest in Manila’s commercial centre of Malate on Friday
Catholics and Christians of other denominations are set to join the church-led interfaith protest in Manila’s commercial centre of Malate on Friday
The Communist Party of the Philippines – infamous for its jungle raids and assassination squads – was set up in December 1968 in Mao Zedong’s honour
The Communist Party of the Philippines – infamous for its jungle raids and assassination squads – was set up in December 1968 in Mao Zedong’s honour
Critics of the president see the extension of military rule in Mindanao as part of a growing crackdown on dissent
Critics of the president see the extension of military rule in Mindanao as part of a growing crackdown on dissent
Michael Yang’s newly confirmed role in government is now under increased scrutiny with some of President Duterte’s critics demanding an inquiry.
Michael Yang’s newly confirmed role in government is now under increased scrutiny with some of President Duterte’s critics demanding an inquiry.
Videos showing Ancieto Bertiz, who represents overseas workers, losing his temper have angered the public, but allegations about conflicts of interest may leave a darker stain on his reputation.
Videos showing Ancieto Bertiz, who represents overseas workers, losing his temper have angered the public, but allegations about conflicts of interest may leave a darker stain on his reputation.
A fall in the Philippine currency could have meant greater spending power back home for migrants – instead overseas Filipinos have found rising prices in their home country leave them worse off than before.
A fall in the Philippine currency could have meant greater spending power back home for migrants – instead overseas Filipinos have found rising prices in their home country leave them worse off than before.
The administration has a reputation for silencing its critics in outlandish ways – opponents believe a confected coup is its latest such scheme.
The administration has a reputation for silencing its critics in outlandish ways – opponents believe a confected coup is its latest such scheme.