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Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft

To receive a limited signed copy, donate $35 or more to Buklod through Venmo (@comdsd) or PayPal (PayPal.me/comdsd), and DM us to let us know. Quantities are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

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Challenging militarism since 1979. Home of the quarterly print newsletter, Draft NOtices.

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The book giveaway ends today! Author Neferti X. M. Tadiar is supporting our fundraiser campaign for Buklod Women Empowerment with signed copies of her new book, At the Edges of Command: Conversations and Reflections on Remaindered Life Gantala Press, 2026.

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Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft

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Challenging militarism since 1979. Home of the quarterly print newsletter, Draft NOtices.

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We’re excited to announce a book giveaway! Neferti X. M. Tadiar is supporting our fundraiser campaign for Buklod Women Empowerment with signed copies of her new book, At the Edges of Command: Conversations and Reflections on Remaindered Life Gantala Press, 2026.

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Corazon Fabros (International Peace Bureau @intpeacebureau) will speak about the linkages of past and present struggles against US imperialism, the importance of international solidarity and situating women at the forefront of campaigns against US hegemony.

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Marc Batac (University of Philippines-Diliman) will speak about the suppression of community organizers and researchers, including youth and students; the Tobos massacre; and the militarization of communities under Marcos' counterinsurgency and redtagging.

DJ Janier (Stop the War Coalition Philippines) will discuss the state of US militarization and its impacts on local communities throughout the islands and provinces, and share some of their recent campaigns.

Leomar Doctolero (Partido Sosyalista @partidososyalista) will discuss Marcos' foreign policy, the militarization of the West Philippine Sea, and the importance of moving beyond the rhetoric of the "US-China conflict" and resisting both US and Chinese imperialisms.

Speakers: Alma Bulawan (Buklod Women Empowerment) will share on the history of Buklod's work in Olongapo and their ongoing efforts to organize against sex trafficking and militarized prostitution.

Please donate to help reach Buklod's fundraising goal of $3000. Donations can be made through PayPal (paypal.me/comdsd) or Venmo (@comdsd). Write "for Buklod." COMD is collecting funds on Buklod's behalf; all funds will be promptly disseminated. Donation links in bio.

As the US reasserts its presence in Subic Bay and militarized prostitution is on the rise again, Buklod is seeking to fundraise to expand its organizing capacity, including direct outreach to women in the bars, political and health education, and mutual aid.

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Fri, July 10, 6pm Pacific Sat, July 11, 9am Philippine Standard Time Registration link in bio! Buklod Women Empowerment is a women- and survivor-led grassroots organization in Olongapo, Philippines, that has been organizing against militarized prostitution and violence against women since 1987.

Learn from Philippine activists about their ongoing struggles against militarization under the Marcos regime, and support one organization's decades-long fight against militarized prostitution, sex trafficking, and violence against women.