TrueAnon Episode 178: Anti-terror in the Philippines
Aug 22, 2021
Brandon Lee, a human rights activist and land defender in the Philippines, survived an assassination attempt by the Duterte administration, and Rhonda Ramiro, chairperson of Bayan USA, advocates for Filipino workers' rights. They discuss Brandon's harrowing experience and the ongoing violence against activists in the Philippines. The conversation also highlights U.S. military involvement in the region, the struggle against state-sanctioned violence, and the urgent need for accountability and grassroots activism.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Historical Context of U.S. Military Involvement in the Philippines
03:14 • 6min
Struggles and Resistance in Ifugao
09:08 • 28min
A Personal Account of Survival and Struggle
37:15 • 3min
Targeted Violence in the Duterte Era
40:16 • 8min
Navigating Life After Trauma: The Struggles of Recovery
48:29 • 2min
Human Rights and U.S. Complicity
50:03 • 15min
