Articles filed under "Top Post"


LFS Warns SC Chief Justice Midnight Appointment a Prelude to GMA’s Ascent as Prime Minister

Mar 8th, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

The League of Filipino Students warned that the stubbornness of Malacanang to force the appointment of a new Supreme Court Chief Justice is suspect as to the real motives of the Arroyo regime in the 2010 elections and beyond.



Proof of Illegally Obtained Evidence Enough to Free 43 Health Workers

Feb 11th, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

“The supposed filing of mere illegal possession of firearms and explosives is incontrovertible proof that the AFP has no case against the community health workers they shamelessly label as NPA rebels. Had they been truly confident, they would have filed outright rebellion charges, but they have not.”



AFP Personnel Liable as War Criminals Under International Humanitarian Law for the Illegal Arrest of 43 Health Workers

Feb 9th, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

“Moreover, with the reports on torture and forced confessions being confirmed by the day, the military handlers and their chiefs may even be labeled as war criminals under International Humanitarian Law.”



LFS Supports Kabataan Partylist’s Bid for Re-Election

Feb 8th, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

“Today, we reaffirm our commitment to Kabataan Partylist and vow to make them return to Congress to continue its politics of change and hope.”



LFS Welcomes US Amb. Thomas with Fresh Waves of Protests Against the VFA and Balikatan 2010

Feb 1st, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

“We bet that Amb. Thomas would bring no substantial changes in US-RP relations, as US President Barack Obama remains supportive of the VFA and the permanent stationing of US troops in the country.”



LFS, Kabataan Partylist and other youth groups launch grievance hotline

Feb 1st, 2010 • Categories: Features, Top Post

Naranasan mo na ba…
na hindi makapag-exam dahil wala kang permit, dahil kulang pa ang matrikula mo?
na dumami ang mga miscellaneous fees nang hindi mo nalalaman?
na tumaas ang tuition fee mo at iba pang bayarin nang hindi sinasabi ng school admin?
na singilin ng Computer fee pero walang computer?
na magkaroon ng doble-dobleng bayarin na hindi mo alam [...]



LFS to GMA: Government is Food Seller of Last Resort, Do Something About the Sugar Crisis

Jan 26th, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

PRESS RELEASE January 27, 2010
“Government is the country’s food seller of last resort. GMA, you better do something about the sugar crisis.” This was the statement of Terry Ridon, National Chairperson of the League of Filipino Students, as the LFS criticized the Sugar Regulatory Administration for washing its hands over the continuing increases in [...]



Good Riddance to the Smiling Poster Girl of US Intervention

Jan 24th, 2010 • Categories: News, Top Post

“As US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney leaves for the United States today, Terry Ridon, National Chairperson of the the League of Filipino Students had this to say to Amb. Kenney, “Good riddance, and take you troops home with you.”



LFS Pays Tribute to
UP Student Martyrs

Jan 18th, 2010 • Categories: Top Post

The League of Students paid tribute today to Ian Dorado and Tanya Domingo, LFS members from the University of the Philippines who were ambushed by government forces in Bulacan last week



Today We Deaden the Fascist Alarm Bells

Jan 6th, 2010 • Categories: Features, News, Top Post

Today a grateful student movement and people shall deaden the alarm bells of fascist hordes by honoring you, Kemberley “Kimay” Jul Luna, for advancing the national democratic revolution in its highest form.