San Francisco, California – Filipino migrants and their allies gathered in the Bay Area to raise urgent concerns about corruption in the Philippines and the treatment of Filipino migrants detained in U.S. facilities. The march started a national “Week of Action” and highlighted ongoing social, legal, and humanitarian issues impacting the community.
Bay Area Protest Highlights Struggles of Filipino Migrants
On September 19, 2025, hundreds of Filipino American activists marched from Union Square to the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco. The demonstration, organized by BAYAN USA, the Malaya Movement, and the Tanggol Migrante Movement, denounced government corruption linked to public projects and the neglect of Filipino migrants held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
Speakers at the rally included community leaders and advocates, who shared accounts of poor detention conditions such as inadequate medical care and limited food access. The protest also served as a reminder of past struggles, timed around the anniversary of Martial Law in the Philippines, while urging solidarity with migrants and workers across the United States.
Key Issues Raised by Activists
- Neglect of Filipino migrants: Allegations of mistreatment in ICE detention centers, including delayed meals and insufficient medical services.
- Government corruption: Calls for accountability in flood control and infrastructure projects funded by public resources.
- Human rights advocacy: References to historic abuses under Martial Law and demands for continued vigilance against injustice.
- Community solidarity: Partnerships between migrant groups, labor organizations, and faith-based institutions to amplify concerns.
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