lowelie_ 🍉

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me as a 8 yr old while my friend is having a bday party: “god, this rly creates an uncomfortable competitive atmosphere, highlighting financial disparities among families”

[nednared @nednared]

Back in the early years of martial law, when the New Society dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. would stage mass rallies promoting their version of "enlightened" right-wing nationalism while coopting the style and symbols of the left.

[lowelie_ 🍉 @Glapsuidir]

To close the program, Raymond "Mong" Palatino of BAYAN, challenges those in attendance to continue the struggle and to serve as the nation's hope amidst attacks to the country's sovereignty. ##

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[lowelie_ 🍉 @Glapsuidir]

NOW HAPPENING: Makabayan bloc-led progressive groups begin their march to Mendiola in commemoration of the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law.

The Philippine National Police has deployed around 17,000 personnel nationwide in anticipation of today's protests.

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Padilla calls on the participants to collectively reject Pax Silica and to unite with the people of the world in asserting their sovereignty.

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Arnold Padilla of the International League of People's Struggle condemns the Marcos Jr. administration's collaboration with the United States in pursuit of the Pax Silica Project.

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At 5:54 PM, the truck serving as the stage for the program stalled at Loyola St. due to heavy police presence which slowed the progression of the march.

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131 of the 244 arrested are still facing charges related to last year's protests according to Atty. Maria Sol Taule of the National Union of People's Lawyers.

[lowelie_ 🍉 @Glapsuidir]

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed at least 17,000 personnel nationwide in anticipation of today's protests.

Last year, a total of 244 individuals---including 103 minors--- were arrested when protesters clashed with the PNP.

[Yawazun 🇵🇸 @yawasayshello]

It is always beautiful to see protests of ordinary people in BGC because it disrupts the disneyland and "Singapore-like" image that its land developers want to sustain to keep land value high and the upper middle and upper classes insulated.

[Irelya ☁️🩷 @spiearo]

what about this one

[lowelie_ 🍉 @Glapsuidir]

@maracepeda Duterte also fires back at presidential spokesperson Claire Castro for what she claims to be a failure to uphold the professionalism expected of someone with her position.| @maracepeda

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VP Sara Duterte to Gibo Teodoro: 'Release the Names of Officials Siding with China Over WPS issue'

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@maracepeda Duterte also criticizes Marcos for "prioritizing politics," citing an alleged pattern of "harassment and threats" against critics. | @maracepeda