DEFEND MIGRANT WORKERS!

With an estimated 1 million undocumented Filipinos in the U.S., Trump’s plans for mass deportation pose a huge a threat to Filipino communities. And yet, the Philippine government’s response has ranged from blatant dismissal by Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Romualdez — who said that Filipinos should just self-deport — to the complete radio silence of President Marcos.

Filipinos deserve better.

BAYAN USA and Migrante USA are calling on all concerned community members to join us in our campaign: “Defend Migrant Workers! Proteksyon, Hindi Deportasyon!”

Our demands to the Philippine government:

1. Do NOT cooperate with the US Department of Homeland Security in any manner, especially not to deport, harass, or surveil our kababayan. Support with the release of Filipino Nationals in ICE detention, including Jovi, Dhenmark, and Ligaya, and ensure their welfare.

2. Provide immediate assistance and support to undocumented Filipinos. Remove barriers to accessing services and aid, such as asking for documentation status. Provide factual and correct information and resources on the rights and welfare of undocumented Filipinos in Tagalog other Philippine languages; do not spread misinformation.

3. Stop refusing to meet with Filipino Nationals in Distress. Assist them immediately, including immediate assistance to the Florida 15, United 6, Amity Workers, and other Filipino migrant workers facing trafficking and wage theft. Hold abusive Filipino employers accountable, including pushing for prosecution in the Philippines as applicable. In addition, release ATN to Filipino workers facing homelessness & evictions.

4. End all surveillance and intimidation of Filipinos seeking government support, as well as those advocating for economic justice and opposing political repression.

5. Be transparent with the DFA and DMW budget and give priority to services, rights, and welfare. No to funds for pork barrel, surveillance and war!

6. Ensure job stability, regular hours, living wages, & safe working conditions in the Philippines in order to sustain Filipinos and our families in the country and keep our families together.