21/09/2026
๐จ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ข๐จ๐ก๐๐๐๐ฆ, ๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ, ๐๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
NEVER AGAIN, NEVER FORGET! ADVANCE THE PEOPLEโS STRUGGLE AGAINST CORRUPTION AND IMPERIALIST PLUNDER! UPHOLD THE MILITANT TRADITION OF YOUTH AND STUDENTS DURING MARTIAL LAW!
Today marks the commemoration of the declaration of Martial Law, which gave birth to one of the darkest periods in our history. From human rights abuses to a myriad of economic crises, the Filipino people had no choice but to advance and take the struggle for national democracy to the streets and the countryside. And yet, 54 years after its declaration, and with another Marcos occupying the highest position in the land, the broader masses continue to suffer the same societal ills amidst worsening economic and political conditions.
We, the students of Pampanga, express not only our condemnation of the injustices committed by the Marcos regime, but also our militant commitment to fight continuous imperialist plunder, corruption, and impunity in the country, as well as demanding accountability from the US-Marcos Jr. regime as its current mastermind.
More than a year since the eruption of the flood control scandalโwhich involved billions of pesos embezzled by government officials and contractorsโno one has been held accountable. In Pampanga alone, approximately 15 billion pesos were allocated from 2022 to 2025 for the implementation of flood control projects. And yet, after a series of typhoons and weeks of heavy rainfall, multiple cities and municipalities in the province suffered severe flooding, leaving numerous communities submerged and at risk of health hazards. Instead of holding corrupt officials responsible for this widespread corruption, the Marcos Jr. administration now proposes to allot another 107.4 billion pesos for flood control projects, alongside billions for other forms of pork barrel under the 2027 national budget.
This year, the Marcos Jr. administration has not satisfied itself with the economic and political crises it has inflicted upon the people. With its evident prioritization of the US-led Pax Silica Initiative, the administration has made clear its intention to designate 1,600 hectares of land in Capas, Tarlac for the Economic Security Zone of Pax Silica without prior consultation with the Aeta and peasant communities who face displacement. This misplaced prioritization of foreign interests is further manifested in the 73% budget increase for the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the agency tasked with executing the project.
All these represent a departure from the sworn mandate of the state to advance the true interests of the youth of Pampanga. Amidst widespread corruption and continuous imperialist plunder in Central Luzon, the youth are threatened with budget cuts in the education system under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), with the University of the Philippines (UP) System and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) facing reductions of โฑ26.53 billion and โฑ68.475 million, respectively.
As the youth and students rise up to fight against impunityโjust as they did during the First Quarter Stormโthe Marcos Jr. administration mirrors the Marcos Sr. regime through a series of attacks against student leaders and progressive organizations seeking to advance the interests of the broader masses. Five paralegals were arrested during a protest rally at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) against the Luzon Economic Forum, while student leaders continue to face intimidation and trumped-up charges.
Today, youth and students have joined the struggle of the broader masses, filling the streets with protests across the country. Now, more than ever, we are compelled to continue the fight and uphold the militant tradition of the student activists who came before us and fought for justice and genuine democracy during the darkest times in our history. Only through militant collective action will we champion the true interests of the basic masses and bring forth the long-awaited victory of the people.
SIGNATORIES
Student Councils:
UP Clark-Subic Student Council
NU Clark - University Student Council
NU Clark - Political Science Society
NU Clark Psychology Society
Holy Angel University - University Student Council
Student Publications:
The Angelite
UP Frontliner
Student Organizations/Formations:
Tindig HAU
NU CLARK - Student Commission on Election
PSU ALAYA
Sigma Kappa Pi Frathernity - Sigma Delta Pi Sorority
Anakbayan Pampanga
Anakbayan UP Clark
Anakbayan DHVSU
Anakbayan AUF
BAHAGHARI UP Clark
Never again, never forget!
Lahat ng sangkot, dapat managot!
Marcos singilin, Duterte panagutin!
Reject Pax Silica!
