Author: Andrew Matatag

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In the U.S.

Demonstration at Baltimore Port demands protection for Filipino seafarers

September 17, 2025 Andrew Matatag
On Sept. 14, members of Baltimore and Maryland-based Filipino organizations and allies of the Tanggol Migrante Movement (TMM) organized a press conference and rally in protest of the deportations of four Filipino Carnival Pride Cruise […]
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Palestine

Gaza is our compass: People’s Conference unites North American movement for Palestine

September 9, 2025 Andrew Matatag
“Gaza is our compass. Gaza, a tiny strip of besieged land which has transformed into the center of the world. Gaza, whose bravery and courage in the face of total onslaught from the United States […]
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Cuba

The Cuban Revolution inaugurates the centennial of Fidel’s birthday

August 18, 2025 Andrew Matatag
On Aug. 13, friends of Cuba were invited by the Cuban embassy to celebrate the 99th birthday of Fidel Castro. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on Aug. 13, 1926. His 100th birthday will be […]
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Palestine

Stop starving Gaza!

July 26, 2025 Andrew Matatag
Almost beyond belief, the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Palestine has intensified to an even greater degree of brutality. The Resistance News Network published a Gaza Update Summary (July 16 – 19, 2025): “The past four days […]
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Around the world

China, Japan, South Korea restart economic talks amid Trump’s tariff war

April 21, 2025 Andrew Matatag
On March 30, 2025, delegates from China, Japan, and South Korea held their first economic dialogue in five years. This appears to be a reaction to Trump’s tariff war against the world. Only time will […]
In the U.S.

Massive wildfires threaten communities across Carolinas

March 4, 2025 Andrew Matatag
Carolina Forest, South Carolina, March 2 — From Saturday to Sunday, an estimated 175 wildfires erupted across South Carolina, with dozens spreading into neighboring North Carolina by Sunday morning. Fueled by dry, windy conditions, the […]
Venezuela

Venezuela’s real story: Grassroots forum counters U.S. propaganda on elections

September 11, 2024 Andrew Matatag
You may or may not remember — about a month ago, at the beginning of August, the corporate press ran nearly carbon copy coverage of Venezuela’s election. The U.S. State Department issued a statement that […]