We, the workers of Triumph International Philippines under the leadership of Bagong Pagkakaisa ng mga Manggagawa sa Triumph International - Independent or New Unity of Workers in Triumph International and Defend Job Philippines, strongly denounce and resist the injustice that was deliberately and spitefully committed to us by Triumph International Philippines.

We deem that the closure of Triumph International Philippines (June 27, 2009) which resulted to the lay-off of more than 1663 workers is uncalled, unjust and inhumane.  The management’s reason for closing the company in the Philippines is unfounded and unacceptable:  that the management had to implement a global restructuring program to keep its business healthy amidst global recession and downturn of demand.

Book Review of  OPLAN BANTAY LAYA: THE U.S.-ARROYO CAMPAIGN OF TERROR AND COUNTERINSURGENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES,Balay Internasyunal, U.P. Diliman, July 29, 2010)


Ibon Foundation has published a book that explores the deadly tools of our death squad democracy. The ingredients and elements of a classic Third World country are there : A selfish, pro-Western oligarchy that has almost complete control and influence over state power and institutions. Weak and compromised government institutions that cannot render real justice to the weak, and where we see institutionalized impunity to human rights, corruption and abuse of power. Lack of basic social services or even decent social security net. An economic and political system that basically preserves the power and dominance of the local elite and their foreign corporate counterparts in tapping the natural and human resources of a rich country with

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Leaders from 20 major economies gathered in Toronto last June 26-27, 2010 in the first Summit of the G20 in its new self-designated role as “the premier forum for international economic cooperation.” Its mandate is no less than licking the gravest economic crisis the world has seen since the 1930s, and ensuring “strong, sustainable and balanced global growth.”

But just what was “accomplished” by the recently concluded G20 Summit in Toronto?

Chinese pay disputes mirrored across region

Chinese labour unrest is being replicated in south-east Asia where factories that compete with China to supply low-cost goods face walkouts as employees demand better pay and benefits.

In Cambodia, workers are poised to stage a three-day strike this month in a dispute over the minimum wage while in Vietnam, thousands of workers at a Taiwanese-owned shoe factory staged a strike demanding higher salaries.