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by Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee (2023)I vehemently condemn the brutal killing of former journalist and human rights advocate Ali Macalintal, who was shot dead in General Santos City on Monday,...

by Dr Walden Bello, Amnesty International Philippines’ Most Distinguished Defender of Human Rights Awardee (2023) I landed in Seattle to the news of former President Rodrigo Duterte being arrested on a warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court. I...

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...

Democratic Party leadership has been discredited and there's room for new progressive leaders to take the helm. By Walden Bello | November 7, 2024 Nearly a month before the November 5 elections, I anticipated that Donald Trump would win and wrote about it in a couple...