San Francisco-born Brandon Lee was shot in the Philippines while defending indigenous rights
Philippines Issues
In-depth reporting from the Philippines and its Diaspora
Nearly 200 protesters from the Filipino community, faith groups, and civic organizations gathered in front of the Philippine Consulate in downtown San Francisco on April 5, calling for justice and demanding accountability for the Philippine government’s violent action against protesting farmers on April 1 that resulted in two deaths and 116 injured in Kidapawan, Philippines.
Domestic worker files a complaint against top Uber Executive and his wife.
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On May 16, 2014, representatives from BAYAN-USA, Migrante and NAFCON met with the Philippines Ambassador to the US, Jose L. Cuisa, Jr. at the Philippines Consulate in San Francisco. They were seeking prosecution of Isidro Rodriguez for the alleged human trafficking of over 200 Filipino teachers to the US.
Our report brings to light this little known development in US politics and will explore how the increasing US military presence is impacting communities in the Philippines.
A look at grassroots organizations helping Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines.