Filipino Youth in Canada for National Democracy in the Philippines
by Gary Fondevilla In recognition of Human Rights day, Anakbayan Toronto and the Revolutionary Students Movement (RSM) collaborated on a joint event, “Pangiyak Ki! Defending Lumad People’s Rights in the Philippines”. It was held, with the support of the Canadian chapter of International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) at Ontario Institute for … Continue reading GTA Youth and Students hold ‘defend Lumad’ event
Reference: Szara Salise, Secretary General anakbayan.toronto@gmail.com From the Filipino youth group, Anakbayan-Toronto: We stand in solidarity and rage with the contractual cleaning staff of Dream Office REIT’s buildings along Bay Street! We, the youth and the students, stand with workers in their fight for fair living wages and job security! We denounce the continued exploitation … Continue reading Solidarity Statement from Youth to the Janitors on strike
From Bill C-51 to Oplan Bayanihan: Stop militarisation at home and abroad In Canada, there is a growing normalisation of military presence in civilian society. The Conservative government passed Bill C-51 in an attempt to take control under the disguise of the “Anti-terrorism Act”. This has allowed secret policing, increased spending on military and prisons while social programs … Continue reading From Bill C-51 to Oplan Bayanihan: Stop militarisation at home and abroad
(Press Release) How do we get to know Filipino pride for the right reasons? Most migrants are occasional activists while they are away from their home-country and as they endure attachments to their host country. But there is an increasing number of immigrant generations who are engaging transnational activities on a regular basis. Some Filipinos … Continue reading How do we get to know Filipino pride for the right reasons?
Anakbayan-Toronto happily invites everyone to the fourth annual Diwa ng Kasarinlan (DnK), Spirit of Independence, to commemorate the 123rd year founding of the Katipunan and to celebrate the continuous efforts by Filipinos worldwide for genuine independence in the Philippines. DnK is an initiative by Filipino youth to commemorate the 123rd year founding of the Katipunan, … Continue reading DIWA NG KASARINLAN 2015, a Free event!
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