1 of 46

BAYAN 101

Updated 04.03.20

2 of 46

WHAT IS BAYAN?

3 of 46

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan

A New Patriotic Alliance

The main campaign center of the National Democratic Movement in the Philippines.

4 of 46

It’s also a national grassroots alliance of people’s organizations and overseas compatriot organizations united in struggling for genuine democracy and sovereignty in the Philippines.

5 of 46

WHAT IS BAYAN’s HISTORY?

6 of 46

The mid-sixties saw the emergence of a new type of national democratic movement in the Philippines, founded on a clear patriotic and anti-imperialist line.

It gained national prominence during the First Quarter Storm of 1970 and took deep root among the people.

1960s-70s

7 of 46

The declaration of martial law in 1972 failed to stem the growth of this movement.

The peasant movement for genuine agrarian reform rapidly gained ground, as well as the workers' strike movement.

Ferdinand Marcos & Martial Law

8 of 46

Students, teachers, professionals and the religious took to the streets to defend civil liberties and the people's democratic rights.

Ferdinand Marcos & Martial Law

1960s-80s

9 of 46

The assassination of opposition leader Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino in 1983 triggered bigger protests against the Marcos dictatorship.

1980s

10 of 46

At the core was the national democratic movement, leading such broad alliances as the Justice for Aquino Justice for All Movement (JAJA); Nationalist Alliance for Justice, Freedom and Democracy (NAJFD); and the Coalition of Organizations for the Realization of Democracy (CORD).

1980s

11 of 46

BAYAN was formed in May 1985, bringing together more than a thousand mass organizations composed of more than one million members.

Represented were different classes and sectors committed to the people's struggle for national freedom and democracy.

1985

12 of 46

The Grand Old Man of Philippine politics himself, staunch nationalist Sen. Lorenzo Tañada, was elected founding chairperson.

1985

Birth of BAYAN

13 of 46

BAYAN soon became the coordinating center for open mass mobilizations against the hated dictatorship. It led big demonstrations and people's strikes in Metro Manila and the country's major urban areas, contributing greatly to the eventual downfall of the U.S.-backed Marcos regime.

14 of 46

But the end of the Marcos regime was not enough to ensure the fulfillment of the people's just demands.

Succeeding regimes further entrenched foreign domination and elite rule.

POST MARCOS REGIME

15 of 46

BAYAN was also instrumental in the ouster of the largest US air and naval facilities outside of its territory (Clark Air Base and Subic Naval Base) on September 16, 1991.

1990s

16 of 46

BAYAN figured prominently in the ouster of the corrupt and rotten US-Estrada regime. It helped forge the broadest unity of the people and served as core of the mammoth rallies and people's strikes until People Power 2 ousted Estrada from power in 2001.

2000s

17 of 46

Today, BAYAN is at the forefront of a growing mass movement for democracy and freedom.

18 of 46

Programs and Approaches of BAYAN:

1. A multi-sectoral campaign center for its member organizations nationwide and abroad.

WHAT DOES BAYAN DO?

Hong Kong

Canada

U.S.

Philippines

BAYAN is an alliance of organizations committed to the Filipino people’s struggle for national liberation and democracy. It is guided by the nationalist and democratic aspirations of the people in the pursuit of its objectives.

BAYAN promotes the unity of its participating organizations through the principle of consensus in decision-making, after a free and full discussions of issues and with due respect to the independence and initiative of each participating organization. BAYAN also promotes the principles of mutual support, cooperation and protection between and among its participating organizations.
BAYAN propagates and fights for the nationalist and democratic demands of the people through legal and militant forms of struggle. It conducts forums, seminars, lobbying, pickets, strikes, marches, demonstrations and welgang bayan. It participates in elections in various ways and gets involved in legal actions. Though it does not engage in armed struggle, BAYAN respects the right of others to take such an option for the just redress of grievances.
BAYAN can only be as strong as its participating organizations. So it encourages them to strengthen themselves by arousing and organizing the people within their respective classes and sectors and in their respective communities and areas or work. BAYAN intends to cooperate with other patriotic and progressive alliances, organizations and individuals based on the principles of consensus and of independence and initiative to advance the struggle for national liberation and democracy.

19 of 46

Programs and Approaches of BAYAN:

2. Works with other patriotic and progressive organizations and individuals based on the principles of consensus, independence and initiative.

Senator Jamby Madrigal

Chief Justice Reynato Puno

Congressman Erin Tanada

Dept. of Justice Secretary Hon. Leila De Lima & Edith Burgos (Mother of Jonas Burgos)

WHAT DOES BAYAN DO?

20 of 46

Programs and Approaches of BAYAN:

3. Supports progressive candidates and parties in Philippine Elections

Anakpawis Sectoral Partylist

Liza Maza (Gabriela Women’s Partylist) & Satur Ocampo (Bayan Muna Partylist)

Kabataan Youth Sectoral Partylist

ACT Teachers Partylist

WHAT DOES BAYAN DO?

21 of 46

Programs and Approaches of BAYAN:

4. Initiates and/or promotes socio-economic relief and rehabilitative projects to support marginalized people in the countryside.

WHAT DOES BAYAN DO?

22 of 46

BAYAN (Philippines) is a national alliance representing various sectors of Philippine society including:

Workers
Peasants
Women
Youth & Students
Teachers
Church people
Indigenous communities
Fisherfolk
Migrant workers
Health workers
Government employees

MULTI-SECTORAL

23 of 46

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU, May First Movement Labor Center)
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP, Peasant Movement of the Philippines)
Anakbayan (youth & students)
League of Filipino Students (LFS)
Student Christian Movement of the Philippines (SCMP)
Gabriela (National Alliance of Women’s Organizations)
Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK, Women Workers’ Movement)
Amihan (peasant women’s association)
Samahan ng Malayang Kababaihang Nagkakaisa (Samakana, urban poor women association)

24 of 46

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS (continued…)

Health Alliance for Democracy (Head)
Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP)
Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)
Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya, fisherfolk association)
Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Govt. Employees (Courage)
Promotion for Church People’s Response (PCPR)
Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan sa Pilipinas (Kamp, National Minorities’Association)
Migrante International
First Quarter Storm Movement

25 of 46

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BAYAN National Congress (PH)

National Exec.

Committee

Commissions, Departments, Chapters, Sectors, Regions, Etc.

National Secretariat

26 of 46

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Commissions, Departments, Chapters, Sectors, Regions, Etc.

KMU, KMP, Gabriela, Anakbayan, LFS, ACT, HEAD, EMJP, PCPR, SAMAKANA, KMK, AMIHAN, MIGRANTE, ETC.

International Department

Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Sotuhern Tagalog, Bicol, Visayas, Mindanao, etc.

27 of 46

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Commissions, Departments, Chaters, Sectors, Regions, Etc.

BAYAN USA Chapter

BAYAN CANADA Chapter

BAYAN

HONG KONG Chapter

International Department

28 of 46

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Commissions, Departments, Chaters, Sectors, Regions, Etc.

General Assembly

National Council

Executive Committee

International Department

BAYAN USA Chapter

Secretariat

29 of 46

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Commissions, Departments, Chaters, Sectors, Regions, Etc.

Pacific Northwest

Northern CA

Southern CA

International Department

BAYAN USA National Council

Northeast

Midwest

DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia)

30 of 46

31 of 46

BAYAN-USA is the first overseas or international chapter of the alliance. It was established in January 2005 to serve as an information bureau for the national democratic movement of the Philippines and as a campaign center for anti-imperialist Filipinos in the U.S.

BAYAN-USA is a also member of the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS).

WHO IS BAYAN USA?

32 of 46

Article 5, Section 1 of the BAYAN USA By-Laws states: “As an integral part of the national-democratic movement of the Philippines, the mission and purpose of BAYAN USA is to gather the broadest possible political, moral, material and sectoral support for BAYAN and the national democratic struggle of the Filipino people.”

WHO IS BAYAN USA?

33 of 46

BAYAN-USA member organizations are currently composed of workers, youth and student (YS) sector, women’s sector, cultural artists, and specific Issue-based organizations.

WHAT IS BAYAN USA?

6th National Congress, New York (2018)

34 of 46

35 of 46

Northern CA

Anakbayan East Bay, Anakbayan Silicon Valley, League of Filipino Students SFSU,

Gabriela Oakland, Anakbayan Santa Cruz

Migrante Napa-Solano

Pacific Northwest

Anakbayan Seattle, Gabriela Seattle, Anakbayan Portland, Gabriela PortlandC

30 members orgs-

Midwest

Anakbayan Chicago

Gabriela Chicago

Northeast

Anakbayan New Jersey, Anakbayan New York,

Gabriela New York,

Migrante New York

Migrante New Jersey

DMV

Anakbayan D.C.

Gabriela Washington D.C.

Migrante Washington D.C.

Migrante Youth, Fort Washington MD

Southern CA

Anakbayan UCLA, Anakbayan Los Angeles, Anakbayan Long Beach, Anakbayan San Diego, Gabriela Los Angeles, Gabriela South Bay, Migrante Los Angeles, Migrante Orange County

36 of 46

FIGHTING FOR

NATIONAL DEMOCRACY

GENUINE CHANGE

37 of 46

Uphold genuine national sovereignty by asserting national independence and opposing imperialist domination and plunder.

NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY

1

Provide examples from campaigns =)

Assert national sovereignty and realize national independence from foreign domination. The Philippines has faced centuries of colonization (Spanish, Japanese, U.S.) and remains under U.S. imperialism. Our social, economic and political development has been dependent on the needs and requirements of foreigners. We oppose intervention and military aggression by the U.S. and other foreign countries. We believe in the need for an independent, national economy.
Empower the people, especially the workers and peasants, promote civil and political rights and develop people’s democracy

Workers and peasants make up 90% of the population, the toiling masses. BAYAN believes that empowerment begins through people’s organizations that harness the collective strength of the workers and peasants to protect and uphold their interests, and to mobilize them into action to realize these interests.

The right to freedom of speech, assembly, religion, universal suffrage

The right to equality, particularly for women, children, the poor, old, disabled

The right to full employment, job security, to form unions

The right to a clean and safe environment

Promote a self-reliant and sustainable socio-economic development through national industrialization, genuine land reform and protection of the environment.

BAYAN believes in…

Equitable distribution of wealth meaning the needs and interests of working people should be the primary concern of the government
Genuine Agrarian Land Reform and then Cooperativization of agriculture
National economic development that makes responsible and productive use of natural resources, and still protects the environment
Balancing the development with the needs of the people, improving science and technology to serve the people and the nation.
Setting up basic industries based on our raw materials and ensuring public ownership of these vital industries (currently controlled by foreign capitalists and ruling class)
Providing work opportunities for all: productive, fulfilling, dignified, protection from abuse
Workers should have the right to participate in determining their working conditions
Social services should be made available and distributed to all.
Trade policies should be based on equality and mutual benefit with other countries.
Improve the people’s working conditions and standard of living and attain full employment.

BAYAN believes in providing for the social and economic welfare of the toiling masses of workers and peasants. It works for the formulation of policies that will create full employment of the labor force, ensure job security and humane working conditions, and guarantee decent wages and compensation.

believes in the responsibility of the state to ensure efficient and adequate delivery of appropriate health and medical care for the working people, as well as setting up a system that will provide special care and support for’ those in need: pregnant and nursing mothers, young children, the handicapped and disabled, and the aged.

believes in free, relevant, scientific, patriotic and quality education. Education should not only impart skills and knowledge, but promote critical thinking, appreciation of national culture and identity and pro-people and non-sexist values and concern.

Raise the people’s cultural standards and promote a national culture that is progressive, patriotic, scientific and popular.

BAYAN believes that a pro-people’s popular culture (education/media) should be promoted to reflect the lives of the masses, including their conditions and aspirations for genuine independence and freedom, the roots of people’s suffering, and the spirit of collective action and standing up for their rights. Using literature, visual arts, theatre, music, and dance that reflect the struggle and aspirations of the masses of the people.

Progressive - a culture promoting change, justice, national liberation, and social emancipation

Patriotic - a culture that upholds Philippine sovereignty and genuine independence instead of a colonial mentality serving the interests of foreign countries. A culture that promotes unity and celebrates the richness of the Filipino culture, including the indigenous people across the country. (i.e. learning Filipino language and other local dialects)

Scientific - to promote science, literacy, and technology as a way to end feudal and superstitious ways of thinking

Respect the right of ethnic minorities to self-determination and autonomy.

Upholds the right of the indigenous people, and the Moro people, to self-determination and the running of their own affairs, to free themselves from national oppression and exploitation, chauvinism and discrimination. While allowing them to determine their political, economic and cultural development, indigenous people, and the Bangsa Moro people should also be accorded rightful representation and participation in the central government. The granting of genuine autonomy, meaning full guarantees for self-governance within the framework of a truly people’s democratic republic.

Eliminate discrimination against women.

Rights for the right of women to be protected from all forms of social discrimination and degradation. It emphasizes that the struggle for national liberation is intertwined with the struggle to liberate the women and vice versa.

Women should have the right to divorce and make decisions about their bodies and reproductive functions.

The state should be responsible for support programs and structures to serve the various needs of women, including reproductive health, domestic violence, and single mothers

Promote an independent, peaceful and just policy of international relations.

BAYAN calls for the end of all unequal treaties and agreements and rejects the PH gov’ts subservience to U.S. and foreign intervention and interference (i.e. EDCA, VFA)

BAYAN envisions a foreign policy that is independent, peace-oriented, and non-aligned. This should be a policy that renounces war as an instrument of national policy; condemns expansionist policies of other countries and recognizes the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of all nations: The Philippines should establish diplomatic and mutually beneficial economic relations with all countries irrespective of ideology or social system. BAYAN support all efforts that uphold the sovereignty, independence and equality of nations, and promote world peace and progress.

38 of 46

Unite the people and build their collective strength anchored on the basic alliance of the workers and peasants.

EMPOWER THE PEOPLE

2

Because the philippine population consists of 75% peasant farmers and 15% workers, BAYAN wants to make sure that in order to promote genuine democracy, the majority of philippine society are empowered to take the lead in the movement for their democratic/basic rights.

2. Empower the people, especially the workers and peasants, promote civil and political rights and develop people’s democracy

Workers and peasants make up 90% of the population, the toiling masses. BAYAN believes that empowerment begins through people’s organizations that harness the collective strength of the workers and peasants to protect and uphold their interests, and to mobilize them into action to realize these interests.

The right to freedom of speech, assembly, religion, universal suffrage
The right to equality, particularly for women, children, the poor, old, disabled
The right to full employment, job security, to form unions
The right to a clean and safe environment

39 of 46

Build a self-reliant and progressive economy by dismantling the imperialist and feudal stranglehold of the economy and carrying out national industrialization and genuine agrarian reform.

PROMOTE

SUSTAINABLE

ECONOMY

3

3. Promote a self-reliant and sustainable socio-economic development through national industrialization, genuine land reform and protection of the environment.

BAYAN believes in…

Equitable distribution of wealth meaning the needs and interests of working people should be the primary concern of the government
Genuine Agrarian Land Reform and then Cooperativization of agriculture
National economic development that makes responsible and productive use of natural resources, and still protects the environment
Balancing the development with the needs of the people, improving science and technology to serve the people and the nation.
Setting up basic industries based on our raw materials and ensuring public ownership of these vital industries (currently controlled by foreign capitalists and ruling class)
Providing work opportunities for all: productive, fulfilling, dignified, protection from abuse
Workers should have the right to participate in determining their working conditions
Social services should be made available and distributed to all.
Trade policies should be based on equality and mutual benefit with other countries.

40 of 46

Give high premium to guaranteeing the people’s economic and social well being. Including humane working conditions, full employment, decent wages, adequate healthcare, and free education.

IMPROVE WORKING & LIVING CONDITIONS

4

4. Improve the people’s working conditions and standard of living and attain full employment.

BAYAN believes in providing for the social and economic welfare of the toiling masses of workers and peasants. It works for the formulation of policies that will create full employment of the labor force, ensure job security and humane working conditions, and guarantee decent wages and compensation.

believes in the responsibility of the state to ensure efficient and adequate delivery of appropriate health and medical care for the working people, as well as setting up a system that will provide special care and support for’ those in need: pregnant and nursing mothers, young children, the handicapped and disabled, and the aged.

believes in free, relevant, scientific, patriotic and quality education. Education should not only impart skills and knowledge, but promote critical thinking, appreciation of national culture and identity and pro-people and non-sexist values and concern.

41 of 46

Promote a nationalist, progressive, scientific, and mass-oriented people's culture; one that seeks to break colonial, feudal, patriarchal and decadent values.

RAISE CULTURAL STANDARDS

5

5. Raise the people’s cultural standards and promote a national culture that is progressive, patriotic, scientific and popular.

BAYAN believes that a pro-people’s popular culture (education/media) should be promoted to reflect the lives of the masses, including their conditions and aspirations for genuine independence and freedom, the roots of people’s suffering, and the spirit of collective action and standing up for their rights. Using literature, visual arts, theatre, music, and dance that reflect the struggle and aspirations of the masses of the people.

Progressive - a culture promoting change, justice, national liberation, and social emancipation

Patriotic - a culture that upholds Philippine sovereignty and genuine independence instead of a colonial mentality serving the interests of foreign countries. A culture that promotes unity and celebrates the richness of the Filipino culture, including the indigenous people across the country. (i.e. learning Filipino language and other local dialects)

Scientific - to promote science, literacy, and technology as a way to end feudal and superstitious ways of thinking

42 of 46

Uphold the right to self-determination of the Moro and Cordillera peoples and other national minorities, and support their struggles against national oppression.

RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF ETHNIC MINORITIES

6

43 of 46

Fight for women's liberation by destroying the basis of national, class and gender oppression.

ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION

7

44 of 46

Promote an independent, peaceful, and just policy of international relations.

Partake in building a strong international anti-imperialist front, working hand in hand with workers and other oppressed classes, sectors and people.

PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE

8

8. Promote an independent, peaceful and just policy of international relations.

BAYAN calls for the end of all unequal treaties and agreements and rejects the PH gov’ts subservience to U.S. and foreign intervention and interference (i.e. EDCA, VFA)

BAYAN envisions a foreign policy that is independent, peace-oriented, and non-aligned. This should be a policy that renounces war as an instrument of national policy; condemns expansionist policies of other countries and recognizes the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of all nations: The Philippines should establish diplomatic and mutually beneficial economic relations with all countries irrespective of ideology or social system. BAYAN support all efforts that uphold the sovereignty, independence and equality of nations, and promote world peace and progress.

1 of 46

2 of 46

3 of 46

4 of 46

5 of 46

6 of 46

7 of 46

8 of 46

9 of 46

10 of 46

11 of 46

12 of 46

13 of 46

14 of 46

15 of 46

16 of 46

17 of 46

18 of 46

19 of 46

20 of 46

21 of 46

22 of 46

23 of 46

24 of 46

25 of 46

26 of 46

27 of 46

28 of 46

29 of 46

30 of 46

31 of 46

32 of 46

33 of 46

34 of 46

35 of 46

36 of 46

37 of 46

38 of 46

39 of 46

40 of 46

41 of 46

42 of 46

43 of 46

44 of 46

45 of 46

46 of 46