Castro to protesters: 'What else do these people want?'

Castro to protesters: 'What else do these people want?'

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang questioned the calls for the upcoming September 21 protest, demanding that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. resign.This comes after the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) announced that it will stage another protest on September 21, continuing last year’s anti-corruption protest that ended in the arrest of over 200 individuals and the death of a construction worker.In their previous protests, the group called for t…

Palace: Keep September 21 protests peaceful

Malacañang yesterday reminded those who will participate in mass demonstrations on Sept. 21, the 54th anniversary of the declaration of martial law, to hold their activities peacefully and in accordance with laws.

Gov’t ready for Sept. 21 protests - BusinessWorld Online

MALACAÑANG said authorities are prepared to secure the mass protests planned for Sept. 21, with various groups expected to troop to the streets to press their demands over the flood control corruption scandal and rising fuel prices. “First of all, the President does not suppress or hinder our fellow citizens from expressing their sentiments in […]

Palace appeals for non-violence ahead of September 21 rallies

Malacañang on Wednesday said that while it respected the rights of people to express their sentiments on the anticipated September 21 rallies, protestors were to refrain from breaking out in violence.