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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The National Capital Regional Police Office was placed on full alert status on Thursday in view of the declaration of the “National Day of Protest.” NCRPO Chief Director Oscar Albayalde also disputed reports that there were six sea vessels full of protesters that would join the protests in Manila. Albayalde said that the NCRPO will not hinder legitimate protest actions. He said the NCRPO is ready for any contingency. https://youtu.be/PjZWEibSdXo
(Eagle News) — Vice-President Leni Robredo and former President Benigno Aquino III led Liberal Party leaders and members during their gathering opposing extrajudicial killings and criticizing what they feared was the return of martial law in the whole country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. The LP gathering pressed for justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings and alleged abuses of the Duterte administration as they commemorated the 45th anniversary of the Martial […]
(Eagle News) — Members of the Catholic clergy marched alongside leftist groups in protest actions criticizing the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte in Iloilo City.
(Eagle News) — Rallyists have come from various cities in Rizal including Angono, Binangonan, Antipolo, Montalban, Cainta, Taytay and San Mateo. Gabriela, a leftist Filipino organization that advocates women’s issues was seen in the area bearing their poster with the words, “Hustisya sa lahat ng biktima ng pasistang estado! (Justice of all victims of the fascist state!)” In photos: Rallyists from Rizal prepare for protest action on Thursday, September 21, which was declared a “National […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang reminded those who will participate in today’s rallies to hold peaceful protest actions, to “act within the bounds of the law” and not to engage in any violence. The Palace also reminded protesters to be vigilant of “possible infiltrators” among their ranks that could instigate violence. At the same time, it ordered the police and other law enforcement authorities “to observe maximum restraint.” This was as Malacanang issued on Wednesday, September […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said he would also attend protest actions slated today, Thursday (Sept. 21) which he had earlier declared as a “National Day of Protest.” But this is to “protest” what he called the presence of “yellow” elements in the government, especially appointees of the previous administration with fixed terms. Duterte said he would also protest the presence of corrupt government officials and employees appointed by the Aquino administration. The […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Malacañang on Wednesday clarified that only the executive branch and local government units are covered by a memorandum suspending work on Sept. 21. “The other branches of government where the executive branch has no jurisdiction is not covered by the (memorandum circular),” a statement released by the Office of the Executive Secretary clarified. The Supreme Court has already suspended work in all courts nationwide on Thursday, which President Rodrigo Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — There will be no work in all courts nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 21. In an advisory, the Supreme Court said the suspension of work was done “considering that up to 70 percent of courts nationwide are housed in structures owned by local government units,” which are covered by the suspension of work directive previously ordered by Malacañang. The Palace said there would also be no classes in public schools and state universities […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Tuesday clarified that private companies and schools would be the ones to determine whether there would be classes and work in their respective institutions on Sept. 21. Abella made the clarification as he announced that the Palace would, within the day, release a memorandum circular specifying that there would be no work in government offices–both local and national—nor classes in public schools and state universities and colleges […]
