Rappler's latest stories on Bayan
Zarate to Ombudsman: Fire Parlade for red-tagging
(UPDATED) The affidavit-complaint of Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate also seeks the immediate preventive suspension of Southern Luzon military chief Major General Antonio Parlade Jr
Iloilo cops arrest 40 activists protesting murder of Bayan Muna coordinator
Bayan Panay says they planned to light a candle where Porquia was killed
Veteran journalist Marie Peña-Ruiz, 65
The longtime Radyo ng Bayan broadcaster and former Malacañang Press Corps president was the beloved 'chairman' to Palace reporters
PDP-Laban to support Cayetano as long as he’s Speaker
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco, the man whom Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano accuses of trying to oust him, does not attend the meeting
Locsin locked out of Twitter after violent tweet vs Bayan
(UPDATED) 'Lighten up my friend,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr after he is allowed to access his account again
As coup rumors swirl, PDP-Laban sets meeting with Cayetano
There are also plans for Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco to talk with Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano separately, but it remains to be seen if the latter would even be open to such a meeting
On 34th EDSA anniversary, groups slam Duterte for being 'Marcos-like'
Multisectoral groups take to the streets to point out oppressive policies and violations under the Duterte administration that mirror those of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos
Rita Avila on 'Walang Kasarian Ang Digmaang Bayan': Understand why my character said the line
The movie was disqualified from Sinag Maynila
Sinag Maynila 2020 disqualifies film critical of Duterte from festival lineup, director speaks up
Filmmaker Jay Altarejos calls out festival co-founder Brillante Mendoza, challenging him to disclose the true reason for his film's disqualification
PDP-Laban loses another member as Biliran congressman joins Lakas-CMD
Though not a major party in the House with just 30 allies, Lakas-CMD remains influential given its ties to former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez
As allies jump ship, PDP-Laban stalwart wants 'balimbing' ban
(UPDATED) 'Nakakahiya na.... Hintuin na natin itong ugali na wala tayong mga prinsipyo, wala tayong pinapanindigan,' says House Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
NUP amasses power in House after 4 more lawmakers defect from PDP-Laban
(UPDATED) La Union Representative Sandra Eriguel says she joined the National Unity Party as it is 'the party to reckon with, the party of the future'
Groups seek P29-billion refund for Meralco consumers
Congress should investigate how the power distributor 'overcharged' customers from 2013 to 2018, say Bayan Muna and the Matuwid na Singil sa Kuryente Consumers Alliance
Bayan Muna, Karapatan condemn ‘witch hunt’ vs Lumad evacuees in Davao City
Paramilitary group Alamara allegedly forcibly enters the UCCP Haran compound where Lumad evacuees have taken refuge since 2015
Petition vs EDSA provincial bus ban hits a bump
(3rd UPDATE) Even with a Supreme Court dismissal, there is still an injunction on the bus ban issued by a Quezon City court in July 2019 that favors provincial operators
Fact-finding team finds irregularities in Negros mass arrests
Bayan Muna spokesperson Teddy Casiño says the raiding team claimed the 'firearms and grenades' were recovered in plain sight – in tables, cabinets and the kitchen sink
Military denies 'harassment' in arresting alleged communist rebels
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says the search warrants issued by a Quezon City trial court judge prove there was probable cause against the suspects
Fact-finding team with 2 congressmen barred from entering Negros police HQ
Congressman Carlos Zarate laments that Colonel Romeo Baleros, the Negros Occidental police provincial chief, 'did not extend basic courtesy ' due fellow government employees
31 released from Negros crackdown on progressive groups
Prosecutors order the release after finding out the suspects were not members of the rebel group New People's Army
44 activists arrested in Negros crackdown charged
For security reasons, the suspects are charged inside the headquarters of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office
Police arrests 3 in raid of Bayan office in Tondo
Police secure search warrants in the raids in Bacolod City, and Paco and Tondo in Manila from QC RTC Branch 89 Executive Judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert
Labor, rights groups condemn 'tokhang-style' raids of activists' offices
(UPDATED) The BPO Industry Employees Network and the Communications Workers of America also call for the release of trade union organizer Mary Anne Krueger, who was among those arrested in Bacolod
Authorities arrest 56 in Bacolod crackdown on militant groups
(UPDATED) Bayan Negros says the firearms recovered from the raids were planted by arresting teams
Panelo 'sorely missed the point' of commute challenge, say militant groups
'Kung walang krisis sa transportasyon, malapit na dapat siya sa Baguio sa ganoong katagal na biyahe,' Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate says after Panelo insisted that there is no transportation crisis, even after a nearly 4-hour trip to work using public transportation
[Mga Kuwentong Bayan] Sulu: The 7 Biraddali Sisters
‘Us seven sisters take the rainbow down to earth to remove our silver wings and relax and bathe in the fresh mountain springs. One day, a human saw our wings on the ground and threatened to make us his wives.’
DOST Filipino scientists and engineers bag 2019 Presidential Lingkod Bayan award
The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is given to outstanding civil servants for their exceptional contributions with nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony
Robredo camp on attack vs Abante: 'Brazen assault on our free press'
(UPDATED) 'This attempt to intimidate and silence Abante...must be resisted by all freedom-loving Filipinos,' says the spokesperson of Vice President Leni Robredo
DOJ summons leftist representatives over student recruitment
The complaint mistakenly identifies Tom Villarin as Anakbayan representative. Villarin is a member of Akbayan, which is from a different faction of the Philippine Left.
Pimentel on his way out? 'About time' PDP-Laban elects new leaders, senator says
'We will call for a national assembly. We will listen to the voice of the members kung sino ang gusto nila (who they want). Definitely, there will be some changes,' says party president Aquilino Pimentel III
PDP-Laban assures House members it's fighting for their choice committees
Party leaders try to counter 'black propaganda' about supposed discontent among congressmen and congresswomen in dividing the spoils of the Speakership battle
Duterte gets back at Gordon over ex-military appointees: ‘Mind your big belly’
‘Why do you criticize me? It's my prerogative. It is not prohibited by law,’ President Rodrigo Duterte tells Senator Richard Gordon
Duterte approves franchise for solar firm of Loren Legarda's son
Leandro Leviste's Solar Para Sa Bayan gets a franchise to operate in specific provinces
How Solar Para Sa Bayan plans to end energy poverty by 2022
The plan is for power outages to become a thing of the past, even in remote areas
CSC grants eligibility to Sanggunian members
PRESS RELEASE: The Civil Service Commission encourages Sanggunian members to apply for Sanggunian Member Eligibility
'Unjustified' to sanction PDP-Laban lawmakers who won’t back Velasco
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda, who is supporting speakership bet Martin Romualdez, opposes the planned sanctions of the PDP-Laban leadership
Makabayan bloc fields Zarate in speakership race
'Panahon na para sa isang Speaker na tunay na makabayan,' says the Makabayan bloc
At least 40 PDP-Laban lawmakers back Velasco for Speaker
(UPDATED) Aurelio Gonzales Jr, another PDP-Laban speakership bet, also throws in the towel and supports Lord Allan Velasco's bid for the highest post in the House of Representatives
Senate approves franchise of Legarda son's solar company
A total of 16 senators vote in favor of the measure granting a franchise to the solar firm of Leandro Leviste, son of Senator Loren Legarda
Lacson, Drilon question bill granting franchise to Legarda son's solar firm
Senator Panfilo Lacson says granting Solar Para sa Bayan a franchise might violate the Electric Power Industry Reform Act
Bayan Muna, 3 other Left groups defy red-tagging, keep House seats
Despite sustained government attacks on their leaders, Bayan Muna, Gabriela, ACT Teachers, and Kabataan manage to win in the party-list race
Only 9 party-list groups have support of 2% of voters – Pulse Asia survey
ACT-CIS, AKO Bicol, and Bayan Muna may get the maximum of 3 seats each in the House of Representatives if polls were held from May 3 to 6, the survey period of the final Pulse Asia preelection survey
A month before polls, 76% of Filipinos 'aware' of party-list system – survey
The level of awareness is highest among voters in Metro Manila and lowest in the Visayas, according to a Pulse Asia survey held in from April 10 to 14
Barug PDP-Laban bets in Cebu City weigh in on Duterte's 'drug war'
Some candidates throw their support behind the ongoing campaign, while others propose different solutions to the illegal drug problem
On Labor Day, rival groups ask voters to elect senators who 'truly' represent workers
Labor groups with varying political ideologies gather to express support for pro-worker senatorial candidates – a show of unity that they describe as 'historic'
Bayan Muna leads party-list groups in Pulse Asia survey
The results of the March survey also show that 7 in 10 Filipinos are aware of the party-list system
Filipino-Canadians demand justice for slain farmers in Negros
The protest outside the Philippine Consulate in Toronto also calls for end to Canadian military aid to the Philippines
After rape-slay of Cebu girl, Duterte warns drug addicts of 'most dangerous time'
During a PDP-Laban campaign rally in Cauayan City, Isabela, the President denounced the rape and murder of 16-year-old Cristine Silawan
PCSO: 'Peryahan ng Bayan' not authorized to use our logo
STL operators are complaining that the unauthorized Peryahan ng Bayan operation is affecting their revenue
Build Malay fire station now, town execs urge BFP
Malay is one of municipalities in Aklan province without a fire station
Presence of stray dogs in Boracay still a public health hazard
A Malay town board member is worried the dogs may bite those attending Simbang Gabi
