The South Korean timeline of events tonight:
10PM: Martial law declared
12AM: Protestors show up
12:10AM: Assembly votes to lift martial law
1AM: Assembly refuses to leave
4AM: President promises to comply
4:15AM: President complies
With swift action, South Koreans saved their democracy.
Take note, Americans.
South Korea was able to restore democracy and undo the martial law order because people reacted quickly and decisively. That’s how you protect democracy.
Ariana Grande during her SNL monologue:
“The last time I hosted was in 2016 and we were right on the verge of electing our first female President… so I guess second time’s the charm.”
Alice Guo is no longer a Philippine passport holder.
This, after the DFA confirmed its cancelation after the former Bamban mayor's fingerprints matched that of Chinese Guo Ha Ping.
READ: https://t.co/30Rsl4G5zy
this is Ernesto Jude Rimando, Jr. he was a Duterte-era political prisoner who recently died of liver cancer, developed from his liver cirrhosis after more than 3 years of his unjust detention. naaaresto sya habang nagsi-seek ng medical treatment. PH justice system is WHACK
Kausap ko si tatay kanina. Isang Martial Law survivor, member ng First Quarter Storm. Masipag na dumadalo kada Martial Law anniversary protest. Kanina inulan kami, pero handa siyang sumabay sa mga kabataan. Hindi man ‘sing bilis tumakbo, pero tuloy sa pag-abante.
#NeverAgain