Rappler's latest stories on protests in the Philippines
Youth groups continue protest as anti-terrorism law nears implementation
They warn that with human rights violations already rampant even before the measure’s signing into law, the anti-terrorism law's implementation will result in more abuses
Groups demand immediate release of 8 arrested at anti-terror rally in Laguna
Groups stress the possible ramifications of the Anti-Terrorism Law on mass mobilizations in light of the violent arrest of Cabuyao 11. Three minors from the protest have been released to their guardians, while 8 are still detained.
Filipinos take to the streets to protest against anti-terrorism law
In an indignation protest held on Saturday, July 4 at the University of the Philippines Diliman, protesters express their strong condemnation against the law
'Ready to fight for civil rights': Sectoral leaders hold protest vs anti-terrorism law
'The law aims to end terrorism, it says, yet it is the state forces that perpetrate fear and violence on the people,' says former human rights commissioner Loretta Ann Rosales in an online protest joined by other sectoral leaders
'Leaderless movement' urges Filipinos to join #VetoTerrorBill email protest
'We believe that all Filipinos who must stand for democracy against this bill that edges us closer and closer towards tyranny – in any way, shape, or form that is possible in spite of the pandemic,' says the #JunkTerrorBill group
Manila Pride protesters freed, to sue police
(UPDATED) 'Expect that we will file countercharges against the Manila police,' says Bahaghari's Rey Valmores-Salinas
‘Resist injustice’: Newly sworn lawyer helps detained Pride protesters
Bernardo says the protesters asked for his legal advice prior to the short gathering and during its planning
Netizens call to free detained Pride protesters: ‘Pride is protest’
Using the hashtag #FreePride20, netizens express disbelief over the arrest of 20 protesters on Friday, June 26
At least 20 arrested at Pride march in Manila
(UPDATED) 'Nasa batas iyan na bawal iyan,' police tell the protesters, who observed physical distancing and wore face masks
WATCH: Aling Marie attends grand mañanita on Independence Day
She first gained popularity because of her viral video calling out President Duterte's diehard supporters
16 students arrested in Iligan City during Independence day protest
(3rd UPDATE) Kabataan Partylist Northern Mindanao says the protesters were arrested around 10 am on Friday
Independence Day 2020: Gov’t rites, freedom protests in the time of physical distancing
President Duterte is in his home city of Davao, while students and sectoral groups will mount protest rallies and motorcades in key cities across the country on June 12
On eve of Independence Day protests, DOJ says rallies 'temporarily banned'
Is it legal to ban rallies during quarantine?
The bystander of Cebu 8: 'I got arrested for asking a question'
19-year-old Clement Corominas is arrested after asking a cop, 'What is happening?'
8 arrested in Cebu anti-terror bill rally ordered released without bail
The judge's release order for the 7 activists and one bystander does not require a bail amount. The 'Cebu 8' have already spent some 36 hours in detention.
72-year-old Elmer Cordero remains in jail, 4 other jeepney drivers freed
72-year-old Elmer Cordero and Wilson Ramilla remain in jail, as there are other charges filed under their name
U.P. Cebu demands immediate release of students, alumni
UP Cebu urges Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella and the chief of the Cebu City police office to 'seriously look into this clear transgression against our constituents and our property'
Cebu City mayor says public has right to assemble even during health emergency
Despite the heavy-handed tactics of the cops in dispersing a peaceful protest, the Cebu City police are 'professional policemen' and the mayor says he trusts their judgement
PNP denies using excessive force, violating U.P. agreement in Cebu dispersal
The police, who were in riot gear and carrying long firearms, claim that they were the ones assaulted by the unarmed protesters
U.P. Cebu to probe whether cops violated U.P.-DND accord in arrest of protesters
Under the accord, the police and the military are not allowed to conduct operations within the vicinity of UP campuses without prior notice or approval of the UP administration
How to help activists arrested in Cebu City
Several organizations amplify the call for donations to raise a community bail fund for anti-terrorism activists in Cebu City
#ReleaseCebu7 trends in PH as netizens condemn arrest of Cebu City activists
(UPDATED) The arrest comes as students and members of various youth and progressive groups held a mobilization to denounce the approval of the anti-terrorism bill
Cops arrest 8 at anti-terrorism bill protest in Cebu City
(UPDATED) 7 activists, including minors, belong to local progressive organizations in Cebu. The other person arrested is a bystander who did not participate in the rally
'This is not terrorism': Filipinos take to the streets after anti-terror bill hurdles Congress
Several sectoral and progressive groups take their outrage to the streets continuing the call to junk the anti-terrorism bill
LIST: #JunkTerrorBill activities, protests
(UPDATED) Here's a list of indignation rallies and other activities hosted by various groups and organizations, following the House’s passage of the draconian anti-terrorism bill
Cops arrest labor leaders keeping distance during Labor Day protest
The police arrest two labor leaders from Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino who staged a protest in a subdivision in Rodriguez, Rizal
Poll protest vs neophyte Negros Occidental town mayor dismissed
Irene Montilla defeated Joselito Malabor in the 2019 mayoral election in Isabela, Negros Occidental, by just 48 votes
PH Consulate in Hong Kong reminds Filipinos to avoid protest areas
With no end in sight to the protests in Hong Kong, Filipinos there are advised to stay vigilant
IN PHOTOS: Piston says nationwide transport strike a success
Despite contradicting statements from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Piston claims high participation rates in Rizal, Alabang, Navotas, Davao, Southern Tagalog, and Angeles, Pampanga
Youth stand up against authoritarian rule on 47th Martial Law anniversary
Young people all over the Philippines amplify calls to uphold national sovereignty, fight for the rights of marginalized sectors such as farmers and the urban poor, and end attacks to government critics
LIST: 47th Martial Law anniversary protests, activities
Protest activities are lined up at Luneta, the university area in Manila, and key cities across the country on September 20 and 21, 2019
Youth groups lead protest marking 47th anniversary of Martial Law
With members of the Marcos family in top government posts and an increasing number of attacks against government critics, youth groups unite to ensure succeeding generations remember the horrors of martial law
Comelec division junks protest vs Vico Sotto
(UPDATED) Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez says the 2nd division decided unanimously, citing the 'insufficiency in form and substance' of Eusebio's protest
Poll protest vs Negros Occidental mayor dismissed
The Bacolod City Regional Trial Court Branch 49 junks the electoral protest filed by former mayor Magdaleno Peña against his niece, Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Garcia Yulo
'This is not the last': Thousands unite for People's SONA 2019
Around 5,350 protesters march along Commonwealth Avenue to share their own version of the state of the nation
IN PHOTOS: Art means uprising at the SONA 2019 protests
Protesters got creative as they created artwork to express their opposition to the Duterte administration
IN PHOTOS: From Luzon to Mindanao, thousands cry 'Atin ang 'Pinas!'
(UPDATED) As President Duterte delivers his 4th Station of the Nation Address, protesters across the country call on Filipinos to fight for Philippine sovereignty
No more SONA protests if workers’ demands addressed – BMP leader
Labor union leader Leody De Guzman says most workers' demands have not been addressed by any administration in the Philippines
IN PHOTOS: Protests on Labor Day 2019
Thousands of workers march on Labor Day, calling on President Rodrigo Duterte to listen to their pleas and fulfill his campaign promise
[OPINION] Protests and university education
To instruct the youth not to be involved in public and civic affairs is not only unconstitutional, but directly runs contrary to the various ways the youth can be involved in nation-building
Street protests outlawed in Davao City
Militant groups slam the ordinance as a curtailment of the people's right to peaceful assembly and freedom of speech but local officials say rallies are still allowed in places other than streets to ensure smooth traffic flow
Robredo camp to Duterte: Marcos won't win election protest
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo says she would rather focus on 'things that need to be done' than dwell on President Rodrigo Duterte's latest tirade
Robredo: Marcos and I could both lose votes due to 50% shading threshold
'Nakakagulat na ayaw niyang malaman iyong tunay na saloobin ng mamamayan, ano ba talaga iyong boto. Bakit kailangang itulak na 50%?' says Vice President Leni Robredo on her rival Bongbong Marcos
Comelec rules say audit logs should not be in ballot boxes – Robredo camp
Countering the Marcoses, lawyer Romulo Macalintal says the Comelec ordered audit logs to be delivered to election officers, not placed inside ballot boxes
Did Imee Marcos 'gatecrash' the VP ballot recount site?
(UPDATED) Ex-senator Bongbong Marcos' lawyer says Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos is not accredited, but she was still 'allowed by the PET to enter' on April 2
Robredo camp dismisses ballot box 'anomalies' as 'fake news'
Vice President Leni Robredo's lawyer Romulo Macalintal denies the allegation of former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr that ballot boxes from Camarines Sur were tampered with to delay the ballot recount
Marcos, Robredo pull media stunts but get no closer to a recount
What was supposed to be the signing of a simple gentleman's agreement that will clear the way for the recount of vice presidential votes turns into a media circus
Supporters 'grant' Duterte sole powers to write new Constitution
Led by actress Vivian Velez, a crowd reads a declaration enumerating 7 reforms that supposedly can only be achieved if President Duterte exercises revolutionary powers
Stories from the sidelines: Street vendors on the Marcos burial
What do the people selling candies cigarettes and water to protesters think about Ferdinand Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani?
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