MANILA, Philippines — The August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) lauded voters in the United States, following the wins of Democratic Party candidates in their midterm elections.
In a statement on Thursday, ATOM called on the Philippine opposition to take down notes from the “stunning defeat of fascism” in the recent US polls, especially with the upcoming presidential elections in 2028.
“We call on our friends from the Philippine opposition to take notes from the stunning defeat of fascism in the recent US midterm elections. We must harness the lessons from this cycle and apply them to our own struggle to confront the two-pronged evil of the corrupt and fascist Marcos and Duterte dynasties as we inch closer to the 2028 elections,” ATOM said.
“The innumerable damage inflicted by the corruption and brutality of the Marcos and Duterte fascist dynasties on our nation is no different from the destruction wrought on the people of America and the rest of the world. Democratic forces should continue the fight to finally bring their madness to an end,” the group added.
ATOM, known for its involvement in the 1986 EDSA Revolution, said it is possible Filipino voters can do what the American voters did.
“If the Americans can defeat their own fascist regime, even through an election, the Filipino people can also do this again at home,” the group said.
Meanwhile, the Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines, also hoped that Filipino voters could elect the right candidates in 2028.
“We send our warmest congratulations to the Democrats of the United States of America on their historic victories in the 2026 midterm elections,” the party said on Wednesday.
“Through their collective determination and perseverance, what we witnessed was more than just a blue wave. As several states flipped, we saw a blue tsunami sweep across the political landscape… These results demonstrate the power of grassroots organizing, collective action, and people coming together to make their voices heard and advance the interests of ordinary citizens,” it added.
Candidates from the Democratic Party won the US midterm elections held on Tuesday.
