GABRIELA USA STATEMENTS

The U.S. is NOT a “friend“ to the Filipino people!
GABRIELA USA rejects the narrative of "Philippine-American Friendship Day" which is conveniently on the US holiday - July 4th.


GABRIELA USA condemns the US-Israeli attacks on Iran! Women resist NATO!
GABRIELA USA stands with the people of Iran and Palestine who have been suffering under these Zionist attacks and U.S.-led bombing campaigns.

End the Visiting Forces Agreement NOW !
On the 26th Anniversary of the Visiting Forces Agreement, GABRIELA USA asserts that because unequal military agreements between the U.S. and the Philippines perpetuate violence against women & children – they must end immediately!

People’s victory! Ate Michelle is free from ICE Detention!
Ate Michelle is a green-card holder who was detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) on February 12, 2025 at an airport in California. Her hands and feet were brutally chained together as she was transferred to Bakersfield and then two days later to the NWDC. In late March, the Tanggol Migrante Network, including GABRIELA, quickly responded after learning of Ate Michelle's situation to ensure she had community, legal, and financial support.

Filipino women against U.S. militarism! U.S. Out of the Philippines!
April 21st marks the start of the largest Balikatan war exercises ever conducted in the Philippines. GABRIELA USA is outraged by the spineless Marcos Jr. administration and the Philippine government’s subservience to the U.S. government.

DFA disappoints, disparages & distressed overseas Filipinos, prioritizes comforts for Duterte
GABRIELA USA slams the Department of Foreign Affairs, and ultimately the U.S.-Marcos Regime for the prioritization of Consular assistance to former Philippine President Duterte.