Tag Archives: COVID-19

Bayan Metro Manila to PNP: Listen to people’s demands, respect the right to protest

To protest from our homes is justified amid the glaring negligence of the government in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. The leadership of the Philippine National Police should listen to the valid demands of residents who are suffering under the enhanced community quarantine. It should respect the people’s right to express grievance over the slow […]

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Bayan Metro Manila on giving emergency powers to Duterte: ‘When in doubt, no!’

Published by Bayan Metro Manila Congress will reap a whirlwind public backlash as it approved a carte blanche package of special powers to President Rodrigo Duterte in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of using the special session to ensure that realigned funds will be used in the fight against COVID-19, Congress chose to abdicate its […]

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Bayan Metro Manila assails first week of Luzon lockdown

Published on Bayan Metro Manila Facebook page The first week of quarantine did little to assure the people that the government is on top of the situation and that it can handle the COVID-19 pandemic. While majority of Luzon residents were quick to stay home under quarantine, the government remained slow in addressing the basic […]

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