Marcos is Not Welcome Here!
Malaya Movement USA statement on Marcos Jr.’s State Visit in Washington DC
Malaya Movement USA’s more than 1,000 Filipino members and even greater number of supporters vehemently condemn the Marcos Jr. state visit with U.S. President Joe Biden. This visit comes just days after the conclusion of the Balikatan Exercises where thousands of military forces engaged in military drills and exercises and just after the 2+2 ministerial dialogue between the US and the PH. These recent events contribute to the increasing tensions between China and the United States, with the Philippines and other countries in the region caught between the crossfires of two superpowers.
Marcos Jr., like his father, continues acquiescing to foreign economic and political interests at the cost of the lives and livelihood of the Filipino people. This visit to Washington DC is a continuation of his September visit to New York City and New Jersey during which he auctioned off the Philippines, its lands, and its people bit by bit to the highest bidders, in front of the United Nations, Wall Street, and through back door deals. Marcos Jr. has stated that the core of this trip is updating the 70-year old Mutual Defense Treaty, further entrenching the Philippines into unequal agreements.
Marcos Jr.’s visit to the U.S. is in violation of a $353 million contempt order charged against his family’s estate by the US District Court of Hawaii, which prohibits Marcos Jr. from stepping foot on U.S. soil. Regretfully, he is now protected by diplomatic immunity awarded to heads of state and can move freely in the U.S.
We must challenge President Biden and the United States’ and uncritical support for Marcos Jr. and silence about his family’s and administration’s record of human rights violations. This includes the continued imprisonment of hundreds of political prisoners, like Sen. Leila De Lima, Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Aldeem Yanez, Joel Demate, and many others; the continuation of the Drug War, and program of extrajudicial killings of activists and human rights defenders.
Malaya Movement USA members will mobilize, confront, and condemn Marcos Jr’s visit from DC to everywhere there is a Malaya chapter. We must let Marcos Jr. know that whenever he visits this country, he will not go unchallenged.
Take action this week:
Join the mobilizations in DC, starting with an all day protest in front of the White House TODAY, May 1: linktr.ee/phnot4sale
Donate to support mobilization efforts, travel costs and legal defense funds: bit.ly/nomarcosvisit
Take a selfie holding a sign saying why you condemn Marcos Jr.’s visit to the US
Become a member of Malaya Movement USA: bit.ly/joinmalaya
Marcos is not welcome here!
Defend Human Rights, Democracy and Sovereignty!
Atin ang Pinas! US at Tsina laya!
Justice for Alex Dolorosa and all victims of human rights abuses!
Free all Political Prisoners!
