Ahead of 170 risings taking place in the Philippines, this is the first in a series of “What is Fascism” and “How do we Rise Against Fascism” videos from One Billion Rising Philippines.

1. CLARICE PALCE (GABRIELA)

“Fascism is state violence, oppression and the violent destruction of the rights and future of women and the people. We can only end Fascism through our collective action.”

2. KAE CALICDAN (GABRIELA Youth)

“Fascism is stealing from young people the freedom to choose. No to Mandatory ROTC. AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and PNP (Philippine National Police) out of our schools.”

3. ROEL MAPE (ACT Teachers)

“Fascism is the direct suppression of human rights by the state.”

4. LISA PENA (MIGRANTE International)

“Fascism is the heinous violation of human rights. One example here is the case of Mary Jane Veloso who is still imprisoned at the Correctional Institute for Women in Mandaluyong City.”

5. OBETH MONTES (GABRIELA)

“Fascism for me is violence against women. To fight this, we need to break the silence and act together against it.”

6. JOMS SALVADOR (GABRIELA)

“Fascism is the concentration and reign of power and wealth in the hands of a few, while the majority of the people are suffering, oppressed and have no rights. To fight fascism, we have to claim our power as women, and as a people. Stand up, unite and act.”

7. NES OLIVA (GABRIELA)

“Fascism is the promotion of a culture of corruption, individualism, and oppression of women. To fight this, we need to promote a culture that is pro-country, scientific and for the masses – to end the oppression of women and people.”

8. PSYCHE TOMARONG (GABRIELA)

“Fascism is the brutal abuse of women. Stand up and fight for rights.”

9. KC CATEQUISTA (GABRIELA WOMEN’S PARTY)

“For me, Fascism means violence and the violation of the rights of the people and women. Fascism is experienced by the Filipino people. All citizens who stand up and fight for their rights are met with extreme violence by this government. How can we resist? We need to stand up, fight and unite to end fascism, end hunger, end all forms of violence against women and the people.”

10. LANI BUENA (Lingap Gabriela)

“Fascism is a form of violence, of killing, of suppression, the loss of jobs for women and removal of rights, not only of women, but of the people. How we fight this is through collective action of the Filipino people. Together. To prevent and resist any form of fascism that the government does.”