09/01/2026
“Money for education, social services, and healthcare– not for the military!”
Members of Anakbayan Victoria and the Victoria Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (VicCHRP) strongly condemn the participation of the Philippines in the 2026 Indo-Pacific Conference being hosted in Victoria, British Columbia from August 31 to September 2, 2026.
It is shameful that the Philippine government continues to prioritize cozying up with foreign imperialists by using the Filipino people’s hard-earned money to fly out Filipino military officials when the country is suffering from catastrophic floods.
Additionally, Canada is solidifying its role in the US-led war machine against China, which must be a cause for concern for all peace-loving Canadians.