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Focus on the Global South deeply regrets the passing of Dr Francisco (“Dodong”) Nemenzo.Dr Nemenzo was one of the pillars of socialism and the progressive movement in Philippines. He played a central role in the revival of the left in the 1960’s.  Both outside and...

STATEMENT ON THE CONVICTION OF FRANCE CASTRO, SATUR OCAMPO, AND 11 OTHERS OF 'TALAINGOD 18' by Dr Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee I unequivocally condemn the decision of Davao-based RTC Branch 2 to...

Statement on the Forced Disappearance of Two Environmental Activists in Pangasinan by Dr Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee 2023 On March 24, two Filipino environmental activists have gone missing in...

Filipino academic and activist Walden Bello has been named the Outstanding Public Scholar of 2008 by the International Political Economy section of the International Studies Association (ISA).  He will receive the award at the group’s annual convention to...