Join a monumental gathering of solidarity voices for the Filipino people’s struggle. Stand alongside activists and people’s organizations from around the globe, and learn from speakers on the frontlines of the struggle against US-led plunder and war.

The registration deadline, August 15, is only one week away!

The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP), in partnership with the Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle (FFPS) and the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL), will be holding a conference titled Kapit Bisig: Linking Arms Across the World Against the US War of Suppression on the Filipino People on September 25 to 26. Afterwards on September 27, ICHRP will hold its 5th General Assembly. The events will feature guest speakers and workshops on the struggle for human rights in the Philippines, cultural performances, and strategic planning for the future of ICHRP.

For more information and to register, visit ichrp.net/KapitBisig

Register for this webinar at ichrp.net/ISAReport2026

Date and time: August 7, 2026 at 5pm PDT, 8PM EDT / August 8, 2026 at 8am HKT, 10am AEST

This past April and May, 46 unionists and solidarity activists from around the world were hosted by militant trade union center Kilusang Mayo Uno (May First Movement) in the Philippines as part of the KMU’s International Solidarity Affair (ISA) to learn about the conditions, demands, and campaigns of workers in the country. In the immediate wake of the Negros 19 massacre, these international worker activists stood resolute in forging strong bonds of solidarity against the forces that oppress all working people of the world.

Join us for this info webinar on August 2, 2026, where attendees of the ISA will report on their experiences and share how to continue building solidarity for the Filipino people’s struggle for self-determination in the face of escalating fascist repression under the Marcos Jr regime.

Guest speakers will include Kilusang Mayo Uno Deputy Secretary-General Joanne Cesario, as well as speakers from unions and workers organizations around the world who participated in the ISA: Teamsters Union (US), Workers Alliance (Canada), and Workers First Union (Aotearoa / New Zealand).

Register for this webinar at ichrp.net/ISAReport2026

From the sugar cane fields, to the factories, to the call centers and beyond, workers of the world unite! Long live international solidarity!

Register for this webinar at ichrp.net/ISAReport2026

Date and time: August 7, 2026 at 5pm PDT, 8PM EDT / August 8, 2026 at 8am HKT, 10am AEST

This past April and May, 46 unionists and solidarity activists from around the world were hosted by militant trade union center Kilusang Mayo Uno (May First Movement) in the Philippines as part of the KMU’s International Solidarity Affair (ISA) to learn about the conditions, demands, and campaigns of workers in the country. In the immediate wake of the Negros 19 massacre, these international worker activists stood resolute in forging strong bonds of solidarity against the forces that oppress all working people of the world.

Join us for this info webinar on August 2, 2026, where attendees of the ISA will report on their experiences and share how to continue building solidarity for the Filipino people’s struggle for self-determination in the face of escalating fascist repression under the Marcos Jr regime. Guest speakers will include KMU Deputy Secretary-General Joanne Cesario, and more to be announced in the coming days.

Register for this webinar at ichrp.net/ISAReport2026

From the sugar cane fields, to the factories, to the call centers and beyond, workers of the world unite! Long live international solidarity!

Cristina Palabay is the Secretary General of KARAPATAN, a national alliance of human rights organizations, desks and individual advocates working for the promotion and protection of people’s rights in the Philippines.

As Secretary General of KARAPATAN, she oversees the implementation of the General Program of Action of the Alliance and serves as the main spokesperson/representative of the organization. She also serves as convenor of the Duterte Panagutin network, the Movement Against Tyranny, and the Manindigan network, on behalf of Karapatan, both on issues of human rights and international humanitarian law. She leads KARAPATAN in its campaigns, public advocacy, and engagements with the United Nations Human Rights Council, European Parliament, various diplomatic missions, and international human rights organizations to articulate the plight of and gather support for human rights violations victims.

Come join her at KAPIT BISIG in Toronto, September 25-26!

More info at: ICHRP.NET/KAPITBISIG

In the midst of an impeachment and corruption scandal in the Philippine government, states are still signing military and trade deals with Marcos Jr.

Over the past month, Vice President Sara Duterte has stood trial for grave misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, alleged monetary gifts to Department of Education officials, and threats to assassinate President Marcos Jr. This trial is a major win – the Filipino people have campaigned relentlessly to hold accountable all those involved in corruption and plunder of public wealth.

The desired conviction of Sara, as well as her father Rodrigo Duterte at the Hague, are the result of the tireless and dedicated work of human rights organizations and the Filipino people to get justice. However, the trial has also been weaponized by the Marcos faction to take out a rival. Marcos remains the king of corruption and plunder, and the most subservient to the US.

The countless flood control ghost projects and wider corruption exposed in the last year has heavily implicated Marcos and his dynasty and allies in theft of the public funds.

The impeachment is the latest dramatic battle between the once allied Marcos and Duterte factions. The inter-ruling class rivalry threatens to plunge the country into a political crisis. The Philippines has long been plagued by feuding political dynasties.

At the same time, more and more countries are following the US in investing and making deals with the Philippine government.

Shouldn’t the known corruption and clear incompetence of the regime cause alarm to foreign states?

The instability that results from this clash of clans should make foreign governments think twice before entering the fray.

But the US and its allies have continued to invest in and partner with the Marcos Jr regime this year. These partnerships include trade deals, military support and visiting forces agreements, and the Pax Silica agreement.

The interest of these governments is not to support democracy or good governance. The number one priority of the US and its allies is to maintain economic and political security in the world, in the interest of big corporations and investors.

At this time, the people of the world must come together to call for an end to support of the Marcos Jr regime and an end to imperialist control of the country.

The Kapit Bisig Conference held this September 25-27 in Toronto will bring together the global solidarity movement for the Filipino people and support them in their struggle for accountability and justice, and for genuine sovereignty.

More information about Kapit Bisig is available at ichrp.net/KapitBisig