Author: anakbayantoronto

Filipino and Canadian Youth Denounce Human Rights Violations in the Philippines!

by anakbayantoronto

Activists from BAYAN Canada and allies in Toronto peacefully held a silent protest at the Philippine Consulate General Office in preparation for the United People’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Toronto on July 21st, 2019. Yesterday, July 19th, 2019, at around 1 PM, the Philippine Consulate office in Toronto, Canada was caught by … Continue reading Filipino and Canadian Youth Denounce Human Rights Violations in the Philippines!

On International Working Women’s Day and the Formation of a Women’s Committee in Anakbayan Toronto

by anakbayantoronto

On International Working Women’s Day, Anakbayan Toronto vows to continue the fight for women’s rights and liberation, be it overseas or in the Philippines. In recognition of the heightening of the particular struggle of Filipino women in Canada and in the Philippines, we announce the formation of a Women’s Committee within our organization. We see … Continue reading On International Working Women’s Day and the Formation of a Women’s Committee in Anakbayan Toronto

2018 October 21 – “How much blood is in your sugar?”

by anakbayantoronto

Anakbayan-Canada statement on Sagay massacre Youth group Anakbayan-Canada condemns the massacre of nine agricultural workers in Hacienda Nene, Sagay City, Negros, central Philippines on October 20. We stand with the Filipino people in the the martyrs’ call for land rights and justice on the occasion of the peasant and indigenous peoples month in the country. … Continue reading 2018 October 21 – “How much blood is in your sugar?”

2018 August 27 – Anakbayan Canada on Philippine National Heroes Day

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“Whatever is the manner of death/ There is a common denominator/ A hero serves the people/ To his very last breath” As we commemorate and celebrate the glory of courageous Filipinos, our heroes, we remember the service they rendered to our country’s freedom, honor and justice. Many of them have fallen and we are proud … Continue reading 2018 August 27 – Anakbayan Canada on Philippine National Heroes Day

2018 August 1 – “NutriAsia’s no chill, #BoycottNutriAsia!”

by anakbayantoronto

No ketchup were used for fake blood and gory looks. An elderly woman was bleeding in the mouth after she was beaten by security personnel. Young people were mauled and charged with fabricated evidence. No chill. A couple of months since a June 2nd strike in a NutriAsia plant in Marilao, Bulacan, northern Philippines stirred … Continue reading 2018 August 1 – “NutriAsia’s no chill, #BoycottNutriAsia!”