Media Forum Stop the War Coalition Philippines

Stop the War Coalition Philippines

Media Advisory

April 23, 2024

References: Dj Janier (09336412694)

                       Mercy Angeles (09063677594)

The Global Campaign against Military Spending or GCOMS runs from April 12 to May 15 for this year.

This campaign aims to raise awareness about excessive military spending. Part of this campaign will also highlight the results of the research made by the Stockholm International Peace Research Initiative or SIPRI on global military spending and its trends.

We are already witnessing the devastation caused by expanding global militarization, as proven by multiple violent conflicts around the world, most notably in Gaza and Ukraine, but also in many other easily ignored sections of the Global South. We are suffering from the consequences of the North’s aggressive approach to international relations and global emergencies, which is also responsible for the majority of weapons produced.

Furthermore, the immediate and indirect environmental consequences of these conflicts and militarization underscore the critical need for peace.

War is costing us the planet.

Stop the War Coalition along with Freedom from Debt Coalition will be holding a Media Forum on Military Spending on April 25 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This will be held at Kamuning Bakery Café ( #) w43 Judge Jimenez corner K-1st Street, Quezon Cityith the following speakers:

• Chloe Meulewaeter – GCOMS Campaign Coordinator
• Prof. Rene Ofreneo – FDC President
• Ms. Merci – Llarinas Angeles – Co-founder, Peace Women Partners

We invite media friends to register via this link: https://forms.gle/ADJ8mXW8KkJhqaPQ9

This event will be streamed on the Facebook Pages of Kamuning Bakery Café, Freedom from Debt Coalition, and Stop the War Coalition Philippines. ####