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Bayan is calling on the Philippine government under Rodrigo Duterte to assert and uphold the favourable ruling of the international tribunal in The Hague which recognized the Philippines exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, while invalidating China’s “9 dash line” claims over almost the entire South China Sea

The League of Filipino Students denounces the actions of Israel in its violent killings of innocent Palestinians protesting along the Gaza border, as well as the imperialist US’ support of Israel’s murderous actions against Palestinians. Zionist Israel proved itself nothing more but a terrorist nation for promoting violence and inciting chaos which have led to the killings of innocent civilians fighting for their right to land, life, and independence.

“In Israel, as in the Philippines, the ruling powers treat the indigenous people with disdain,” added Pastor Alan, “they are killed, their homes and schools are destroyed, and their lands are taken away from them.”