On July 24, super typhoon Carina hit the Philippines causing intense rainfall and flooding in various regions and islands of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared Metro Manila in a “state of calamity.” As diasporic Filipinos, with many of our families in the Philippines, we look on in horror at the floods that have affected 1.3 million, most of whom come from the working-class and urban poor.

We vehemently condemn the unjust conviction of current Rep. France Castro, former BAYAN Muna rep Satur Ocampo and others for their work protecting the rights of Lumad children against the grip of the fascist Armed Forces of the Philippines. This case, filed in 2018, is indicative of the fascist policies Duterte put in place that continue to wreak havoc on human rights defenders.

Ahead of President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address, members of the Malaya Movement USA want to put attention on the concerns of the millions of Filipinos in the United States about the daily realities of our kababayan under his and Vice President Sara Duterte’s administration, as the past two years have taught us that the suffering of the majority is not given justice in his address.

Malaya Movement USA joins 3 days of action to oppose RIMPAC, the largest display of military intimidation in the world and a threat to Filipino lives and sovereignty.

Malaya Movement USA members from across the country are mobilizing for the Cancel RIMPAC actions in San Diego from June 29-June 30.

Malaya Movement USA denounces the recent, violent incident of Chinese aggression towards Philippine vessels and personnel on a resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal. As an organization built on the principle of defending and upholding Philippine sovereignty from all foreign powers, we are alarmed at the increasing frequency and severity of clashes in the West Philippine Sea between the Philippines and China.