Laban ng Masa
Laban ng Masa | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Walden Bello |
| Founded |
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| Headquarters | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Ideology | Democratic socialism Progressivism Anti-authoritarianism Anti-capitalism Anti-imperialism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colors | Red |
Laban ng Masa (LnM, lit. 'Fight of the Masses') is a major left-wing electoral coalition of democratic socialist and progressive groups in the Philippines. It is the revival of a broad-left coalition of the same name against then-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[1]
Being democratic socialist, LnM participates in the political processes of the state, insisting on elections as a legitimate and viable means of achieving socialism.[2] It opposes taking the extralegal route preferred and deemed necessary by Marxist–Leninist–Maoists. The coalition positions itself firmly against authoritarianism and elitism.[3][4]
The coalition endorsed Leody de Guzman and Walden Bello in the 2022 presidential and vice-presidential elections.[5][6] After the elections, some of its members formed an aboveground socialist party, the Partido Sosyalista (PS) in 2024. [7][8]
Coalition members
- Alab Katipunan
- Anihan ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura
- Bangsa
- Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP)
- Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC)
- KAISA-UP
- Katarungan
- Kongreso ng Pagkakaisang Maralitang Lungsod (KPML)
- Metro East Labour Federation (MELF)
- Metro Manila Vendors' Alliance (MMVA)
- Oriang
- Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa sa Transportasyon
- Partido Lakas ng Masa
- Pwersa LGBTQ
- Pwersa Riders Club 4
- Pwersa Women
- Pwersa Youth
- Rights
- Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK)
- Sanlakas
- Solidarity of Unions in the Philippines for Empowerment and Reform (SUPER)
- Teachers' Dignity Coalition
- Zone One Tondo Organisation
Previous coalition members during Laban ng Masa I
- Akbayan
- Anak Mindanao
- Bukluran sa Ikauunlad ng Sosyalistang Isip at Gawa (BISIG)
- Kalayaan!
- Partido ng Manggagawa
A number of affiliated organizations in the second formation were also coalition members during Laban ng Masa I, including FDC and Sanlakas.
References
- ^ "Laban ng Masa Political Unities". Laban ng Masa. July 30, 2007. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "'Bakit ikaw: Presidential Job Interview' ang labor leader na si Ka Leody de Guzman". The Manila Times. January 26, 2022.
- ^ Hernaez, Jeff (October 29, 2017). "New group Laban ng Masa opposes 'brutal, pro-elite' Duterte". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "New opposition coalition emerges". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ Villaruel, Jauhn Etienne (October 20, 2021). "Walden Bello is new VP running mate of Ka Leody". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Leody, Bello bare election platform: 'Manggagawa naman'". ABS-CBN News. October 23, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Statement of Purpose". Partido Sosyalista. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Lane, Max (March 8, 2024). "Mabuhay Ang Sosyalismo! Why a new socialist party has been formed in the Philippines". Red Spark.