MANILA, Philippines — Over 60 members of the House of Representatives joined hands regardless of party lines to condemn the government’s alleged crackdown on progressive groups. At least 64 lawmakers signed a petition demanding an immediate end of “attacks” against leftist organizations, including party-list groups under the Makabayan bloc. ADVERTISEMENT“We, members of the House of Representatives, air our growing concern on the ongoing crackdown against progressive groups like Makabayan bloc and the opposition,” the petition read. “We are united in expressing our concern on the attacks on the elected representatives, members, and supporters of the Makabayan bloc, and demand that these be stopped immediately. READ: 57 activists arrested in NegrosJust last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines listed the Gabriela Women’s Party as a front organization for “communist terrorist groups.”READ: PH military lists Gabriela as ‘communist front’ADVERTISEMENTPhotos from the Makabayan bloc showed the petition signed by 64 legislators calling for an end to leftist groups crackdown.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 14, 2019 10:49 UTC