Altermidya journalist Jhona Reyes Vitor recites the poem "Field Notes" written by RJ Ledesma, in honor of his memories. He was killed by the Philippine military together with 18 people in a series of military operations in Toboso, Negros Occidental. (via Dominic Gutoman/Bulatlat)
STATEMENT | Altermidya Network mourns the killing of our colleague RJ Nichole Ledesma, writer and editor of Paghimutad‑Negros and regional coordinator of Altermidya in Negros Island.
We give the highest honor to our colleague RJ, who until his last breath served marginalized communities by immersing and reporting on their stories. Together with his family and colleagues, we demand justice for RJ Ledesma.
READ OUR FULL STATEMENT HERE: https://t.co/Vh2gaokOh4
FIGHT THE MASS LAYOFFS AND EXPLOITATION AT HACIENDA ASIA PLANTATIONS!
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) condemns the illegal dismissal of 93 workers from Hacienda Asia Plantations Inc. (HAPI Inc.) on October 24, 2025. The oil palm plantation, owned by the Consunji family and Alfred Joseph Araneta, has long exploited its workers.
The latest attack reflects worsening attacks on labor by greedy capitalists in collusion with the anti-worker Marcos government.
Workers who have served for 2–3 years were fired without due process or clear cause. They were forced to sign undated resignation letters, denied compensation, and barred by supervisors from bringing their complaints to DOLE.
Some of those dismissed were farmers and indigenous Ati people deceived by the Consunjis. They were promised permanent jobs in exchange for their land, only to be thrown away once the company profited.
Various forms of abuse are also inflicted on the workers to ensure that the Consunjis extract larger margins of profit, despite having a USD 3.7 billion net worth: illegal deductions for SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG without proof of remittance; no 13th month pay or leave benefits; and stripping regular status to pave the way for more layoffs.
Since January 2025, 218 workers have already been terminated - a number expected to rise as the oil palm matures. This is part of a broader pattern of union-busting and exploitation by big landlords and corporations like the Consunjis, backed by the Marcos regime.
To the workers of HAPI Inc. - you are not alone. Across the country, workers face the same exploitation and repression. Together, we can resist!
Support the HAPI Inc. workers! Their fight is the fight of all Filipinos against capitalist greed and anti-worker policies allowed and implemented by the Marcos government.
Unite. Organize. Build unions. Fight for living wages, regular jobs, and workers’ rights!
ABANGAN: Barikada ng mga residente sa Northern Luzon laban sa pagmimina, pagkuwestiyon sa proyekto sa Tacloban na may kinalaman umano kay Zaldy Co, at red-tagging ng NTF-ELCAC sa mga dumalo sa ISM - iyan at iba pang balita ang tutukan sa ALAB ngayong Biyernes ng gabi! 🔥
'WAKASAN ANG KORAPSYON AT PANG-AAPI'
Ngayong Buwan ng mga Magsasaka, nagprotesta ang mga magsasaka at iba't ibang grupo sa Mendiola.
"Imbes na mabigyan ng sapat na pondo ang mga magsasaka, kinukuha ng mga korap ang pondo ng bayan," ani Elizabeth Felix, magsasaka sa Tarlac.
Bonifacio, was once labeled as criminal, enemy of the state, of the oppressive colonial regime, but history ultimately absolved him & his revolutionary struggle. Whereas those who persecuted him, went against his great cause r forever remembered as enemies of justice & democracy
WATCH: "Ang Gabriela Women’s Party ay mananatiling tinik sa lalamunan ng mga mapang-abuso at korap."
Three-term Congresswoman Arlene Brosas of Gabriela Partylist delivers her powerful final privilege speech at the House of Representatives.
Full speech: https://t.co/YAGCu1DMBL
ALERT‼️ Bayan Muna is NOT disqualified! There is increasing coordinated attacks and spreading of FAKE NEWS against our partylist during the last few hours of campaign period. Let us fight this attempt to block Bayan Muna’s return in congress!