“Shrinking democratic space through the militarizing of the pandemic response as well as not closing the largest media network’s airwaves is a direct affront to civil liberties.”
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Black Friday Protest | Progressives vow to frustrate crackdown vs activists
MANILA – Progressive groups held Black Friday protest against what they call as “de facto martial law” under President Duterte’s administration. The groups gathered at the Boy Scout Circle in Quezon City on Nov. 15 carrying placards with their calls ranging, from “Stop the attacks,” Defend people’s rights” to “Junk memorandum 32.” The groups vow…
Black Friday protest slams killings of farmers, activists
“We cannot allow this reign of impunity to continue. We demand justice and an end to the killing spree.
Black Friday protest | Progressives call on public to resist possible extension of martial law
By IAN IRVING BAZARTE Bulatlat MANILA – Various progressive groups today, July 7, continued to protest the Supreme Court (SC)’s affirmation of martial law in Mindanao, as they warned of its possible extension, not only in Mindanao but in other parts of the country. The groups said they will keep staging protests, with a major…
Black Friday protest | Manila students speak up for peace in Mindanao
“We have learned this from history: martial law did not bring peace.”