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JUSTICE FOR ALI MACALINTAL!

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,...
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Tribute to the late Comrade Francisco Nemenzo

(Transcribed Video tribute University of the Philippines, Dec 29, 2024) Good evening from Bangkok, comrades, colleagues, and friends. I deeply regret not being there with you at this memorial for our dear Ka Dodong Nemenzo. I think there are certain qualities that...
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Francisco (Ka Dodong) Nemenzo: Socialist, Patriot, Friend

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...
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How Did I “Predict” that Trump, Despite His Repulsive Persona and Politics, Would Prevail?

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...
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