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The International Political Situation

International Political Situation This report was presented to the PLM National Council meeting on December 20-21, 2025. The report focuses on the following key aspects: I. VENEZUELA AND LATIN AMERICA IN THE FRONTLINE OF U.S. ATTACKS Blockade, Militarisation, and Open Imperialist Claims The United States ‘regime change’ operations in Venezuela have escalated into direct attacks.…

PolSit and Our Urgent Tasks

KALAGAYANG PAMPULITIKA AT MGA KAGYAT NA TUNGKULIN NGAYONDelivered at the PLM NC+ Meeting on December 20, 2025 by Sonny Melencio, Chairperson, PLM Nilalaman: I. Dalawang katangian ng krisis pampulitika            A. Ang krisis ng legitimacy ng estado            B. Ang patuloy na pagsiklab ng protesta  II. Pagkakahati ng organisadong pwersaIII. Mga posibleng pumigil sa pagsambulat ng bugsoIV. Paborableng senaryo…

Ating Tindig sa Pahayag ni PBBM na i-prioritize ang 4 na panukala sa Kongreso

1. Kamakailan, inatasan ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. ang Kongreso na i-prioritize sa lalong madaling panahon ang sumusunod na mga panukalang batas: (1) Anti-Dynasty Bill, (2) Independent People’s Commission Act, (3) Party-List System Reform Act, at (4) Citizens Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability Act (CADENA). 2. Para lang malinaw: prioritize o certified as urgent? 3.…

The problem with the ICI

by Sonny MelencioThe problem with the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) is not about giving it “more teeth” but giving it a “new body.”The ICI is a small, elite-appointed body. A genuine anti-corruption commission must include participation from affected communities, engineers and workers on the ground, civil society watchdogs, and people’s organizations. Without broad public…

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