Marcos Jr’s Cha-cha: A Threat to Filipino Migrants and the Motherland

In a world fraught with uncertainty, where the allure of overseas employment often masks the harsh realities of exploitation and separation, Migrante Europe's stance against Marcos Jr's cha-cha serves as a beacon of hope.

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Thousands of distressed OFWs await gov’t action in tent cities in Riyadh, Jeddah

By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today

Gary Martinez, International Chairperson of Migrante says their organization has helped 15 of these OFWs finally return to the country last Saturday, two of them are from Davao City.  “They can talk about how they were treated by embassy officials in Riyadh,” he says.

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Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate

Partylist not spared from trapo politics

By CHERYLL D. FIEL
Davao Today

“Sadly, personality politics is still at play in the partylist contest.  The system even goes to the extent that winnability hinges on traditional politicians’ endorsement and money.” -- Carlos Isagani Zarate, Davao-based human rights lawyer and Bayan Muna second nominee

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