There was palpable distrust among some residents toward Kabataan Partylist, and a clearer discomfort with Rep. Renee Louise Co than with the presence of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This was evident in online comments and public statements that circulated even before her Campus Tour and Konsultahang Kabataan at Kalinga State University on August 14. Long before the event began, voices online were already questioning the purpose of the visit. The dominant tone was n

Habang nagpapatuloy ang mga operasyong panseguridad, nananatiling bukas ang mas mahalagang tanong para sa mga nasa loob pa ng kilusan: maghihintay ba silang maging susunod na pangalan sa listahan ng mga “martir,” o pipiliing umuwi habang may pagkakataon pa? Gaya ng sinabi ni Ri Chard sa kanyang mga dating kasama: “May iba pang kaparaanan upang magsilbi sa mamamayan.”

The Filipino youth have always stood at the forefront of social change. Their passion for justice, equality, and national dignity is a strength that should be nurtured and protected. But passion alone is not enough, it must be guided by wisdom and a careful understanding of history.

Sa abroad, ang Anakbayan ay nagsisilbing legal at open front na nagpo-promote ng linya ng kilusan, lalu na ng armadong pakikibaka bilang primaryong anyo.