Makabayan

Makabayan is a progressive political coalition in the Philippines that advocates for workers' rights, higher wages, and land reform. Despite losing most Senate seats to political dynasties in the 2025 midterm elections, they continue their fight against corruption and patronage politics. Makabayan candidates have vowed to vote for Vice President Sara Duterte's conviction if elected to the Senate, highlighting their commitment to holding leaders accountable.

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Last updated at May 15, 2025.

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Sen Hontiveros seeks Senate probe on PrimeWater issues

Senator Risa Hontiveros and three opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives are formally seeking an investigation into the lapses of PrimeWater, the utility firm owned by the Villar family that has taken over operations of numerous water districts across the country.
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Sara questions 30,000 drug war death toll

Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the accuracy of the 30,000 drug war death toll cited by media and human rights groups during a press conference in The Hague for former President Rodrigo Duterte's birthday.
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Makabayan Coalition launches 90-day midterm campaign

The Makabayan Coalition kicked off their 90-day campaign on Tuesday, February 11, as they aim for Senate and House seats in the 2025 midterm elections.
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Protesters call for VP Sara Duterte's impeachment at EDSA

On Friday morning, protesters gathered at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City to call for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Activists submit human rights report to DOJ on Intl Human Rights Day

Activists submitted a report to the Department of Justice on Tuesday, detailing alleged human rights violations during former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs in front of the DOJ on International Human Rights Day.
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Teddy Casiño launches Senate bid on Ninoy Aquino Day

Former lawmaker Teddy Casiño launched his bid for a Senate seat on Wednesday at Bantayog ng mga Bayani, marking Ninoy Aquino Day.
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Makabayan Coalition fields 12 Senate candidates for 2025 elections

The Makabayan Coalition announced its intention to field a full 12-person slate for the Senate in the 2025 elections on Thursday, emphasizing candidates who are not from political or influential families.
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Makabayan lawmakers urge LTFRB to scrap PUV modernization deadline

Makabayan lawmakers filed House Resolution 1506 on Thursday, urging the LTFRB to scrap its December 31 deadline for public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization.
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Makabayan seeks House probe on Mindoro oil spill

The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives urged the Committees on Natural Resources to investigate the effects of an oil spill caused by a sunken tanker off Oriental Mindoro.
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Makabayan bloc backs 10 more Senate hopefuls

The Makabayan bloc, a coalition of progressive party-list groups, endorsed 10 additional senatorial candidates on Tuesday to support the opposition and promote unity.
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