Protests against Rodrigo Duterte
The protests against Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th President of the Philippines, began on November 18, 2016, following the burial of late president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos, whom Duterte supported.[2] These series of protests are mostly conducted by left-wing groups and other opponent figures mainly due to ongoing war on drugs, declaration of martial law in Mindanao and employment issues such as contractual term being applied by the company and the inflation due to Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act. Other causes such as the government's response to the COVID-19 in the country, the passage of Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and the shutting down and the subsequent denial of franchise for ABS-CBN by the House of Representatives.
Causes of protests
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War on drugs and extrajudicial killings
Since Duterte seated as the president, he implemented the war against illegal drugs in the country, promising to kill thousands of people involved in the drug trade.[8][9] The campaign sparked condemnations and concerns among local politicians, international human rights and news organizations due to human rights violations and high number of killings amid drug campaign.[10][11] During the course of the campaign, the authorities have mainly dealt with the drug users from the poor communities but they never caught the high-profile drug lord.[12] Despite the deaths in the campaign, Duterte's popularity in opinion polls remains high.[13]
The most notable case of youth casualties during the campaign is the killing of 17-year-old student, Kian Loyd delos Santos, from Caloocan, on August 16, 2017 by the hands of the police.[14] The incident sparked controversy among the local politicians and militant groups, and triggered massive protest in the country.[15][16] Few days later, another two teenagers were killed are Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman. Arnaiz, a 19-year-old teenager, last found in Cainta, Rizal, was tortured and shot dead also on August 17 by police after robbing a taxi in Caloocan.[17] His 14-year-old friend, Reynaldo "Kulot" de Guzman was stabbed to death thirty times and thrown into a creek in Gapan, Nueva Ecija.[18] Along with the deaths of Kian delos Santos, the deaths of the two teenagers also triggered public outrage and condemnation.[19]
A coalition named "Manlaban sa EJK" (Manananggol Laban sa Extra Judicial Killings) was formed by a group of lawyers, teachers and law students in November 2017.[20]
Aside from war on drugs and reported extrajudicial killings, there are forced disappearances under the Duterte administration with only six have been recorded missing as of November 2018.[21] It was being remembered by their relatives – most of them are still in grieving since the Arroyo administration (notably the case of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño in 2006) – every All Saints' Day.[21] According to the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), there are 1,993 cases of forced disappearances since Marcos regime.[22]
The death toll of war on drugs varies: officials claimed that the number of killed reached 5,779,[note 3][23] but several opposition and human rights figures asserted that the number of killed has reached more than 27,000.[note 4][24]
Burial of Ferdinand Marcos
During his 2016 presidential campaign, Duterte supported the burial of late President and dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes' Cemetery in Taguig.[25] On November 8, 2016, the Supreme Court permitted Marcos' burial in a 9–5–1 vote.[26] Marcos was buried at the Heroes' Cemetery on November 18.[27]
Phasing out of jeepneys
A series of protest and strike action staged by jeepney drivers nationwide to oppose the government's plan to phaseout the old and dilapidated jeepneys. On October 18, 2017, Duterte said that on January 1, next year, "If you can't modernize that, leave. You're poor? Son of a bitch, go ahead, suffer in poverty and hunger, I don't care."[28] However, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Martin Delgra said the next day that Duterte's call was only his "expression of urgency."[29] Its proposal of jeepney modernization will affect 240,000 jeepneys and 80,000 UV Express.[30]
In January 2018, an operation called "Tanggal Usok, Tanggal Bulok" was implemented by Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) for the dilapidated and smoke belching jeepneys.[31][32] However, its commuters gave a difficult time in riding jeepneys,[31] particularly the students.[33] Commuters expressed their frustration on social media for apprehending the jeepneys that causes the commuters to be stranded.[33]
The total phaseout of jeepneys is set to implement on July 1, 2020.[34][35]
Declaration of martial law in Mindanao and the subsequent extension
Duterte declared martial law in the whole Mindanao on May 23, 2017 following the crisis in Marawi between Philippine government security forces and militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the Maute and Abu Sayyaf Salafi jihadist groups.[36][37][38] The deadline of martial law was extended three times.[39]
Proposed revolutionary government
In October 2017, Duterte said that he would declare a revolutionary government against the supposed conspirator of destabilizing the government made by the communist rebels, Liberals and other factions.[40][41] He said to the media that "'Pag ang (if the) destablization ninyo patagilid na at medyo magulo na (would be shaky and more trouble), I will not hesitate to declare a revolutionary government until the end of my term."[41] The next month, he clarified that he would only declare a revolutionary government if "things go out of control."[42] Should the revolutionary government declared, "he would order the security forces to arrest all destabilizers and go on a full-scale war against communist rebels."[40] Duterte draws criticism from the opposition, stating that the declaration is a beginning of the stage towards his dictatorship.[43]
Planned revocation of Rappler
On January 11, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines (SEC) revoked Rappler's certificate of incorporation over Rappler's use of Philippine Depository Receipts (PDRs). It said that the provisions of the PDR issued to Omidyar Network by Rappler gave the American investment firm control over the local media firms' other PDR holders as well as its corporate policies, which the SEC says is a violation of the Constitution's provisions on foreign ownership and control.[44] Rappler claimed that it was 100% Filipino owned and that Omidyar only invests in the media firm.[45] Despite the certificate revocation, SEC stated that Rappler could still operate since their decision was not final, pointing out that the media firm could also challenge the decision before the Court of Appeals within 15 days.[46] Malacañang Palace also suggested that Rappler authors can still continue to publish on their website as bloggers.[47] On February 28, Omidyar Network donated its Rappler PDRs to the editors and executives of Rappler.[48]
On February 13, 2019, Rappler CEO Maria Ressa was arrested by National Bureau Investigation (NBI) for cyber libel upon the orders of the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46, "alleged that her right to due process was violated."[49] Ressa is known for her criticism against Duterte's war on drugs.[50] The arrest of Ressa sparked condemnations from the international journalists and local groups, who slammed the Duterte administration by saying that the action is "clearly part of the administration's attack on press freedom."[51] Duterte denied his involvement of her arrest.[52]
Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN law) and the subsequent inflation
Duterte signed the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act, also known as TRAIN law, on December 19, 2017 that lowers personal income taxes while increases the price of fuel, cars, coal and sugar-sweetened drinks.[53] On the first half of 2018, several groups staged the protests against TRAIN LAW, which the group blamed it for increasing basic goods and oil prices.[54] TRAIN law also had the impact to the store owners due to increasing prices.[55] On May 24, 2018, a coalition called "Stop Train Coalition" launched the signature that needed at least a million signatures to junk the TRAIN law.[55] Since the passage of TRAIN law, the country's inflation dramatically increased with the peak of 6.2% in October 2018,[56] the highest rate since nine years.[57]
Employment issues
Several militant groups have mainly concerned over the contractualization being applied to the workers in the country. Contractualization defines "a practice where a company hires contractual workers only when is necessary" while "endo" (end of contract) "refers to the scheme that corrupt companies exercise to abuse their workers."[58][59] The above-mentioned was heavily opposed by the labor groups as they urged Duterte to sign executive order (EO) that will regulate contractualization.[60] According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the EO will be possibly signed on May 1, Labor Day.[61] However, on April 19, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III confirmed that there will be no longer an executive order, and, instead, the Congress will be the one to pass it.[62]
Removal of Sereno by the Supreme Court
Demonstrations[63] staged by the supporters of Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno occurred, following her impeachment process filed against her[64][65] and her subsequent indefinite leave.[66][67] The main reasons for the impeachment proceedings, according to the complainant, lawyer Larry Gadon, was that Sereno allegedly failed to declare her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) and was also responsible for tax misdeclarations and unauthorized expenses.[68]
Against Catholic Church
Shooting of Marcelito Paez, Mark Ventura and Richmond Nilo
On December 4, 2017, Marcelito Paez was killed by unidentified assailant while driving his Toyota Innova in Jaen-Zaragoza Road in Jaen, Nueva Ecija. Human rights organization Karapatan condemned the killing of Paez.[69] Before his death, Paez helped for the release of the political prisoner Rommel Tucay, who was detained in Cagayan jail.[70]
On April 29, 2018, a 37-year-old priest Mark Ventura was shot dead by riding-in-tandem assailants after taking a Sunday mass in Gattaran, Cagayan. Authorities said that Ventura blessed the children and talked to the choir members when the assailants shot him.[71] The CBCP, Senator Francis Pangilinan and Anakbayan condemned the murder of Ventura, with Anakbayan called it "fascistic, tyrannical, and mafia-style rule" by the Duterte administration.[72] On May 1, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle denounced the killing, saying in Tagalog, "Isn't he a gift from God? Is it that easy now to kill and throw a person away?"[73] On May 3, the Ventura's family and the Cagayan Valley police issued a P300,00 reward for the information of the suspect of the murder.[74]
On June 10, a priest, Richmond Nilo of the Diocese of Cabanatuan, was gunned down by unknown assailant as he was preparing for evening mass at a small chapel in Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija on June 10, 2018 at 6:05 pm.[75][76] Following the murder, the Philippine National Police said that they tagged at least five suspects in connection with the killing of Nilo. One of the suspects linked to the murder, Adell Roll Milan—an altar boy at the church,[77] was arrested by the police on June 14.[78] PNP chief Oscar Albayalde identified him a resident of Barangy Malapit, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.[79] The police retrieved surveillance cameras; one showing the two men riding in the motorcycle in a road near the chapel moments before the crime, and another one showing a third suspect who served as lookout while two others were seen in a getaway vehicle.[80] Another CCTV footage, timestamped 5:09 pm, shows Milan is seen riding his motorcycle outside T. Ador Dionisio National High School, roughly 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the church.[81] However, Elena Matias, grandmother of Milan, during the interview with Rappler, said that the police (wearing only civilian clothes) wrongly arrested him as they did not introduce themselves, and did not present any warrant of arrest.[81][82] The distance between Milan's house and the small chapel is just at least 25 kilometers away. Matias also said that neither she nor her grandson had knowledge of the killing.[82]
Larry Gadon, Milan's lawyer, believes that he is a fall guy. Milan's childhood friend, Nelson John Oreo, claimed that he was with Milan 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. on the day when the priest was killed.[77]
Several members from religious sectors, such as CBCP, and opposition politicians, have directly pointed the finger at Duterte,[83][79][84] who is known for his attacks against the church—whom are critical of the administration.[85][86][87]
Another alleged perpetrator of Nilo's murder identified as Omar Mallari, who was arrested by the police on July 2. According to the police, they traced Mallari's whereabouts using the plate number of vehicle which was caught in a CCTV footage when Nilo was killed. Aside from Mallari, they also apprehended the suspect Manuel Torres, while two other suspects, Rolando Garcia and Marius Albis Torres, surrendered. However, some of the suspects remain at large. The police said that, in their affidavits, Mallari and Garcia said that they were paid by Torres a P100,000 to kill the priest.[88] On October 5, another suspect named Bernie Limpio, 36, was arrested during the nighttime buy-bust operation in Maddela, Quirino. During the investigation by the police, they found out that Limpio has an arrest warrant for the Nilo's case.[89]
Oplan Tambay
On mid-June 2018, Duterte launched the campaign, called Oplan Tambay, against the loiterers (Tagalog: tambays) who violated the city ordinance such as smoking in public places, drinking liquor on the streets, and going shirtless in public.[90] The campaign had at least 8,000 residents were either accosted or apprehended for violating the rules in two weeks.[91]
However, this campaign was described by some sectors as another human rights violation being committed by the administration.[92] Randy David, sociology professor of University of the Philippines, said in an opinion statement that Duterte has "able to instill fear in people's minds even without declaring martial law by ordering the Philippine National Police to crack down on "tambays" or street loiterers."[93] Gabriela party-list blamed Duterte for high volume of loiterers in the streets, citing the low salary rate and the government's failure of ending the ENDO.[94] Conversely, Chief Insp. Mercy Villaro, spokesperson of the Mandaue City Police Office said the campaign against loiterers "would help address the problem of fraternities in the city."[95]
On June 25, a netizen posted a photo of commuters holding a tarpaulin banner saying "Hindi po kami tambay, nag-aabang lang ng jeep. At kung tambay man huwag kaming hulihin, saktan, patayin!" (transl. "We're not hanging out, just waiting for the jeep. And if we are bystanders, do not arrest, hurt, kill!") while waiting for a jeepney ride.[96]
Death of Genesis Argoncillo
A teenage boy named Genesis "Tisoy" Argoncillo, who was arrested during an Oplan Tambay operation on June 15, was allegedly killed by fellow detainees inside the Novaliches Police Station on June 19 after serving 4-days in the detention.[97][98][99] On June 15, the Quezon City Police Department (QCPD)-Station 4 conducted a raid (also known as Oplan Galugad) in Sitio 5B, Novaliches.[98] The police claimed that Argoncillo and his friends challenged a fight with them when the authorities arrived at their scene, thus Argoncillo was imprisoned for "alarm and scandal."[98] The QCPD-4 chief denied that there was a "foul play" occurred on Argoncillo's death. On the midnight of June 18, one of the inmate discovered the unconscious Argoncillo.[98]
According to Argoncillo's elder sister, Marilou Argoncillo, he was watching videos on his phone in front of a store next to their house in Novaliches, Quezon City, when police officers arrested him for being a shirtless.[100] Supt. Carlito Grijaldo, commander of Quezon City Police Station 4, said that Argoncillo's death was self-inflicted, claiming that the detainee was "mentally disturbed".[100] A death certificate shows that Argoncillo's "immediate cause" of his death was "multiple blunt force trauma" applied to his "head, neck, chest, and upper extremities."[101] QCPD Director Chief Supt. Joselito Esquivel said that Argoncillo had no signs of external injuries when the autopsy conducted.[97] The police earlier claimed that Argoncillo had died from shortness of breath.[91] The police filed the charges against Justin Mercado and Richard Bautista—alleged Sputnik gang members. The two were held responsible for supposedly mauling Argoncillo.[97] According to Esquivel, they have been relieved at least five police officers following the death of Argoncillo.[102]
Alleged killing of farmers by the military
Farmer protesters are among of the opposition figures due to their claim that the military allegedly killed the farmers under the Duterte administration.[103] According to Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura, there are 213 farmers have been killed so far under the Duterte regime as of July 2019.[104] However, the killing of farmers clearly becomes a major story when, on October 20, 2018, an armed gunmen killed nine farmers inside the sugarcane plantation in Sagay, Negros Occidental.[105] Initially, the police stated that the New People's Army may be "behind" of the massacre.[106] However, opposition groups, likewise, said that Duterte administration and the military "should be held responsible" for this,[107] and another group also accused Duterte for the act.[108]
Lowering of age of criminal responsibility
On January 21, 2019, the House committee bill was issued, stating that the age of criminal responsibility will be lowered from 15 to nine years of age.[109][110] However, it was opposed by some advocates including UNICEF and Save the Children,[111][112] local politicians, artists and celebrities[113] who used the hashtag #ChildrenNotCriminals as the condemnation.[114] Prior to this, it had been planned by congressmen, which was then echoed by President Duterte,[115] to lower the age of criminal responsibility in 2016.[116]
Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the first case of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Philippines was confirmed on 30 January. The diagnosed patient was a 38-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan, who had arrived in Manila from Hong Kong on 21 January.[117] However, some groups blamed the government for what was alleged to be "criminal negligence" for the entry of 2019-nCoV in the country and the "lack of action" to prevent the coronavirus from spreading.[118][119] The government planned to make the Athlete's Village in New Clark City in Tarlac as a quarantine area for the Overseas Filipino Workers coming from China.[120] However, this decision was opposed by the local residents, stated that this plan will threaten the social peace in the town and worrying about the spread of the virus.[120]
On the other hand, the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has received criticism from social media platforms especially on Twitter: for instance, the NBI's attempt to investigate Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto for allegedly violating the quarantine policy,[121][122][123] the arrest of 20 protesters in Quezon City on April 1, 2020 looking for the aid from the local government,[124] Duterte's remarks of ordering to "shoot" the person who violated the quarantine protocols on April 2, 2020,[125][126] the shooting of Philippine Army veteran Winston Ragos by the police at a checkpoint on April 21, 2020,[127] and the controversial birthday party of National Capital Region Police Office Regional Director Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas on May 8, 2020 despite the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was implemented at the time.[128][129]
ABS-CBN renewal franchise controversy and the subsequent shut down
The shutting down of ABS-CBN was met by criticism among local celebrities, as well as politicians and militant groups.[130][131] The franchise controversy mainly focuses the disputes between the Duterte administration and ABS-CBN, which Duterte has criticized the ABS-CBN Network for their alleged biased and unfavorable news coverage against Duterte beginning with his presidential campaign in the 2016 Philippine presidential election.[132] Duterte also voiced his opposition against the network's congressional franchise.[133] After the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued cease and desist order on ABS-CBN, the network effectively ceased broadcast on May 5, 2020.[134][135][136]
A Congressional hearings for a new franchise was commenced on May 26, 2020.[137] On July 10, members of the House of Representatives, particularly the Committee on Legislative Franchises, voted 70–11 to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN, citing several issues on the network's franchise.[138] As a response for the outcome, several supporters, employees, and personalities of the network held a noise held a noise barrage as a solidarity for the network since July 13, 2020.[139]
Passage of Anti-Terrorism Act (HB No. 6875)
On June 3, 2020, the House of Representatives approved the HB No. 6875 or known as Anti-Terrorism Act, voting 173-31-29.[140] The bill was certified as "urgent" by President Rodrigo Duterte and the aim of passage of the bill is to response to the threat in the country.[141] On the bill, it states that "any law enforcer to arrest and detain without warrant 'a person suspected of committing any of the acts' punishable under the measure for 14 calendar days, extendable by 10 days and "the suspected 'terrorist' can also be placed under surveillance for 60 days, extendable by up to 30 more days, by the police or the military."[142]
However, it was met by criticism among politicians, religious organizations, and as well as celebrities: Catholic and Protestant organizations condemned the anti-terror law, stating that "we believe that the anti-terrorism bill will insidiously strip away respect for human rights and other civil liberties".[143] Several lawmakers from Mindanao expressed their alarm over the bill, saying that the bill will only incite violence, instead of ending the terrorism.[144] The Commission of Human Rights (CHR) also expressed concerns over the bill.[145] Vice President Leni Robredo questioned the timing of the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.[146] Various groups held a rally to protest the bill on June 3 and 4, citing that the government will use it to harass, abduct, and silence the critics of the Duterte administration and also arresting the citizens without the warrant.[146][147] Celebrities, as well as Miss Universe candidates Gloria Diaz, Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray voice their opposition to the bill.[148] Outside the Philippines, American singer Taylor Swift also voice her opposition to the bill through her Instagram story.[149][150] Swedish environmental activist teenager Greta Thunberg also joined the petition against anti-terrorism law.[151]
Seven protesters from University of the Philippines and one bystander who were condemning the controversial anti-terror bill were arrested in Cebu City for alleged violations of general community quarantine (GCQ) guidelines.[152][153][154] Dubbed as "Cebu 8", the detainees have spent 36 hours in detention.[154] PNP Central Visayas denied the allegations that they used excessive force to disperse the anti-terror bill protests.[155]
Following the protests against the controversial anti-terrorism bill, several cloned Facebook accounts have been created on the platform. It started with UP Cebu on June 6, 2020 who have been targeted by the newly-created, duplicated Facebook accounts of themselves.[156] It later targeted the residents in Metro Manila, Iloilo, Dumaguete, and Cagayan de Oro City, and other areas, who have engaged in protests against the bill.[156][157][158] As a result, the hashtag #HandsOffOurStudents trended on Twitter, which the netizens condemned the creation of fake accounts.[159] Department of Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra expressed concern over the matter and ordered the agency's cybercrime division to coordinate with the NBI and the PNP to investigate the matter.[160][161]
Several groups held a rally dubbed by the activists as "Grand Mañanita" at the UP Diliman on Independence Day, June 12, 2020 to protests the anti-terror bill.[162] Activist Mae Paner also present at the event, dressed up like Metro Manila Police Chief Debold Sinas who was faced controversy over his birthday celebration on May 8, 2020, which the police called it "Mananita".[162][163]
Other causes
Aside from above-mentioned issues, demonstrators also protested other issues such as:
- Implementation of K–12 program[note 5][165]
- Lack of permanent solution for rice crisis and the impending rice tariffication law[166][167]
- The reports of universities collecting the miscellaneous and tuition fees despite the Republic Act No. 10931 has been signed on August 3, 2017. Because of this, Kabataan lambasted Duterte instead by giving him a failing grade.[168][169]
- Slow response on rehabilitation of Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban: Typhoon Haiyan, locally known in the country as "Yolanda", made a landfall in the country on November 8, 2013, leaving more than 6,300 people dead. Five years after the disaster, the survivors still protested the government's slow response on rehabilitation efforts. Despite the disaster happened during the Benigno Aquino III administration, they displayed the caricature of both Aquino and Duterte (who was the Mayor of Davao City at the time) at the street.[170][171]
- Water shortages and interruptions across Metro Manila[172][173]
- Impending release of former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez: Sanchez is the prime suspect for the rape and murder of Mary Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez in June 1993 and is convicted in March 1995. On August 20, 2019, news reports stated that Sanchez could have walked free from prison after spending 25 years in prison,[174] according to a document bearing the signature of Bureau of Corrections director Nicanor Faeldon.[175] The decision generated public outrage.[175][176] On August 23, University of the Philippines Los Baños, the alma mater of Sarmenta and Gomez, held a rally to oppose the Sanchez's release. Among there present is the mother of Allan Gomez. Despite the Duterte administration denies the role of Sanchez release,[177][178] Duterte's name can be seen written on their placards.[179] On August 26, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra and Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon not to release convicted rapist-murderer Antonio Sanchez.[180] On September 5, 2019, Duterte fires Faeldon from his duty for his actions.[181]
Protests against overseas ties with Duterte
China
Most militant groups decried the ties between President Duterte and China over the occupation of Chinese vessels and the reported harassment of the fishermen amidst the territorial disputes in the South China Sea.[182][183]
On July 12, 2018, tarpaulin banners read "WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES, PROVINCE OF CHINA" (with a Chinese translation below the text) were installed on several footbridges in Metro Manila, coinciding the two-year anniversary of winning the Philippines on its arbitration case against China.[184] It is possible that the tarpaulins were the reference to a "joke" made by Duterte that "the country can be a province of the Asian giant," five months earlier.[184][185] Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua slammed the banners, calling it a "vicious attack" on the "independent foreign policy" pursued by Duterte.[186] Zhao also said that the Philippines "can never be any part of China."[187] The Philippine National Police were investigating the person behind this installed tarpaulin,[188] but the person were never known.[184] Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the banners were "absurd" and the "enemies" of the government.[188] Opposition lawmakers Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate and Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio denied that leftist groups were behind of the tarpaulins.[188]
The state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 19–21, 2018, triggered the protest by the militant groups, who called him to "go away" in Mandarin.[189] The reason why they held a protest was because the Philippines "sold" the territories to China.[189]
The incident at the Reed Bank occurred on June 9, 2019 when a Chinese vessel rammed the Philippine fishing boat, F/B Gem-Ver, which carried 22 fishermen, resulted the latter to sank.[190] All of the fishermen were rescued by the Philippine Navy.[190] Several days after incident, Duterte was kept silent about the incident until June 17 when he eventually made a statement, saying that the incident was just the "maritime incident."[191][192] Because of this, it generated public controversy and several militant groups including the fishermen's relatives have desired to impeach Duterte for allowing "China to fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea."[193][3]
United States
The United States is one of the countries critical to Duterte's war on drugs, in which some politicians, including then-President Barack Obama and Senators, have been concerned over the human rights abuses.[194][195][196] Nevertheless, most of the militant groups – particularly the left-wing groups – also aimed at the United States through their placards or banners due to "imperialism"[197] and neoliberal policies,[198] with even displaying the Trump-Duterte effigies.[199] Activists have claimed that despite the condemnation, the US continues to fund the war on drugs and Duterte's anti-insurgency program.[200] Moreover, they cite the continuation and upholding of earlier treaties such as the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as examples of the US breaching Philippine sovereignty.[201] Anti-imperalist group League of Filipino Students also accused Duterte of allowing the American entry of warships and other military equipment in which as part of the Balikatan exercises in the country.[202]
On January 10, 2020, various militant groups rallied in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) headquarters to condemn the government's plan to send Philippine military to the Middle East,[203] following the escalated tension between Iran and the U.S. after the death of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike conducted by the U.S. on January 3.[204][205] According to the group, this plan will put the Overseas Filipino workers there at the risk should the Philippines allies with the U.S.[203]
Trump's visit to the Philippines
Thousands of militant groups staged a series protests from November 9–14, 2017 against the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit hosted by the Philippines.[206][207] Their call was to ban the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, who visited the country to attend ASEAN-related summits as a dialogue partner.[208] It is because, according to student leader Elijah San Pedro, Trump seemingly "to have dragged the Philippines into his war rhetorics against North Korea."[209] Atty. Aaron Pedrosa of SANLAKAS also said that Mamasapano massacre and the war in Marawi were created by the U.S.-led War on Terror.[209] Karapatan Alliance for the Advancement of People's Rights slammed the Trump administration for "'funding' the administration's war on drugs."[209] The Philippine Coast Guard reported that protesters attempted to bribe fishermen to get them close to the United States Embassy.[210] A group of protesters led by Anakbayan managed to reached the gate of Philippine International Convention Center, despite tight security.[211]
Militant group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) also staged protests against Trump.[212][213] A group said that the ₱15.5-billion ($292 million) budget of the ASEAN Summit could have been used for the poor.[214] Aside from Trump, protesters also burned the images of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, whom "protesters said are responsible for the anti-Filipino and imperialistic agenda allegedly promoted by the Duterte administration."[215]
Anti-riot police used water cannon and sonic alarm to repel activists.[216] Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, led by Renato Reyes, have the Trump's effigy — with four rotating hands shaped into the swastika symbol and President Rodrigo Duterte can be seen behind — burned.[216] Despite being fired by the water cannon, the protesters continue to push forward against the blocking police.[217] It is reported that 20 members of militant groups were injured after engaged the clash with the police.[218] Trump arrived in the country on November 12.[219]
Events
Following the burial of Ferdinand Marcos
The protests against Rodrigo Duterte started when late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was buried on November 18, 2016 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, which was described by the media as a "surprise burial". Remembering the Marcos dictatorship era, thousands of protesters, including well-known personalities and politicians, staged the protests.[220][221][222][223]
Organized by religious groups
The "Walk for Life" was a mass demonstration organized by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) protesting the reintroduction of the death penalty and call for an end to killings amid the country's ongoing war on drugs. The event was first announced on late January 2017 by former CBCP President Socrates Villegas, who encourages the Filipino people to join in a said event.[224]
On February 18, 2017, the march gathered approximately 20,000 Filipino Catholics in Manila. The church had led the revolutions that successfully toppled former Presidents Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and Joseph Estrada in 2001, all of which were held in EDSA.[225] Among those who joined the rally was Senator Leila de Lima, a critic of Duterte who opposes the war on drugs.[226] On February 24, 2018, thousands of people joined at the Quirino Grandstand.[227]
On November 5, 2017, the Catholic Church held a prayer rally and healing mass, dubbed as "Lord, Heal Our Land", held at the EDSA highway, the site of the People Power Revolution, to oppose the extrajudicial killings. The procession was attended by around 3,500 people.[228] CBCP president and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said:
Let us ask that our prayers for the country's healing be answered. The November 5 activity has no colors. It will stand for transparency, clarity of vision, purity of heart. We won't be there to shout and hold a rally. We will pray and whisper to Jesus' heart to ask for forgiveness, forgiveness for the country that sinned."[229]
Administration opponent groups such as Movement Against Tyranny and Tindig Pilipinas were present at the event.[229] They clarified that the event was to only express frustration, not the "destabilization."[230] Opposition politicians such as Senators Bam Aquino, Franklin Drilon, Risa Hontiveros[231] and Antonio Trillanes were also present.[228]
People Power Revolution anniversary
On February 25, 2017, demonstrators celebrated the 31st anniversary of People Power Revolution, an event that led to the downfall of Marcos' dictatorship rule of Marcos on February 25, 1986. Opposition figures such as Senators Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros, Francis Pangilinan and Franklin Drilon and former President Benigno Aquino III—whom being cheered upon his arrival.[232] Block Marcos Movement arrived at People Power Monument at 9pm and they put a white shovel at the People Power Monument, a goal to exhume Marcos from the grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.[232] Former President Fidel V. Ramos expressed his disappointment over Duterte's absence at the event.[233] There was a heated confrontation within the event in which involving the APO Hiking Society member Jim Paredes and some members of Duterte Youth where the former mocked them by raising the Duterte's signature fist. The event was recorded on the phone.[234]
Demonstrators commemorated the 32nd anniversary of People Power Revolution (also dubbed as "People Werpa")[235] on February 25, 2018.[236] According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Duterte will not attend the event but instead "the President will be in his home province in Davao City".[236] Last year, Duterte also did attend the event.[236] As the day approaches, several groups including students, activists, and other opponents held the protests against Duterte administration actions.[237] An online poll conducted by Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson, stating "Naniniwala ba kayo na ang 1986 EDSA PEOPLE POWER ay isang produkto ng FAKE NEWS???" ("Do you think the 1986 EDSA People Power is a product of fake news?"), which garnered 84% voted "yes" out of 61,800 respondents.[238] However, Harry Roque said that the event is not 'fake news'.[238]
On February 23, 2019, more than 1,300 supporters of the opposition gathered at the People Power Monument in White Plains to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of People Power Revolution.[239][240] There, they denounced, through the placards, the administration-backed senatorial candidates for 2019 including former Presidential Aide Bong Go and former Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos.[240] UP Diliman screened the film, Citizen Jake, directed by Mike de Leon and starring Atom Araullo as the title character Jake Herrera, which follows "a journalist whose principles clash with the political interests of his estranged father, a powerful senator."[241] A 5-minute short film entitled Kangkungan,[242] also directed by Mike de Leon was uploaded on Vimeo, slamming the policy of Duterte.[243]
Opposition figures have made their statement ahead of the event: Senator Bam Aquino calls the Filipino people "to air their grievances through the ballot in the May elections." Senator Leila de Lima denounced the persecution of prominent critics of the administration such as her arrest, voiding of amnestry of Senator Antonio Trillanes, removal of Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, and the deportation of Sister Patricia Fox "in order to stop her active involvement in human rights work."[239] Vice President Leni Robredo called the people to break the misconception that the event is merely about the "dilawans" (transl. "yellows", a derogatory term for Liberal Party supporters) and instead remember the anniversary event.[244] It was reported that the number of people participated are fewer than the last year.[245]
On February 24, about 600 people gathered at the People Power Monument.[246] Among the attendees were former President Benigno Aquino III and the supporters of opposition senatorial candidates from the Otso Diretso. It also shows the footage of Duterte's expletive speeches on the projector.[246] On his speech, Aquino breaks the silence on the Dengvaxia controversy and the measles outbreak.[246][247]
On February 25, just like the previous events, Duterte, again, did not attend the event.[248] The Otso Diretso had challenged the Hugpong ng Pagbabago candidates for the debate on this date.[249] Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said that the Hugpong candidates agreed to attend the debates.[249] However, none of the Hugpong candidates present at the event.[250]
On February 22, 2020, ahead of 34th anniversary, demonstrators gathered at the People Power Monument to protest the "allowing the China to breach the Philippine sovereignty" and calling Duterte to resign from the office.[251] On February 24, a group of artists projected their graffiti depicting the wanted poster of Duterte on the walls of Philippine National Police.[252] The PNP condemned the digital graffiti, stating that the People Power Revolution "makes it totally deplorable."[253] On February 25, on the day of the anniversary, several people attend the event including former Vice President Jejomar Binay and former Senators Rene Saguisag and Serge Osmeña.[254] However, the number of people attended the event decreases due to the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.[255] The supporters of the revolution expressed their resentful over what history of the event seems to be forgotten by the country.[256] At the EDSA Shrine, members of Tindig Pilipinas wore yellow face mask at the event.[256] In Dagupan City, several yellow ribbons have been putted at the utility poles, bridges and fences.[256]
Labor Day protests
On May 1, 2018, about 20,000 protesters[note 6] clad in red shirts gathered at Mendiola for the much awaited of "endo" termination, featuring Duterte's effigies.[258][259] Duterte signed the executive order about ending of end-of-contract scheme or "endo".[260] However, what Duterte signed about is for the employers not the workers — not the EO they had drafted,[261] much to the dismay of the labor groups.[259] Before that, Duterte promised on February to signed the EO but it was postponed to March 15[262] and then on April 16.[62][259] The signed EO garnered mixed reception from various groups.[263] Therefore, labor groups vowed to hold a larger protest until the contractualization is ended.[258]
On April 30, 2019, few members of Tindig Pilipinas gathered at the headquarters of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to protests the "increasing" Chinese workers in the country.[264]
On May 1, 2019 several militant groups held the rally on Labor Day, condemning the government's failure of "endo", TRAIN Law and demanding the salary increase and the minimum wage increase to Php 750.[264][265][266] According to the Philippine National Police, about 8,000 people attended the rally.[265] Like the previous events, the groups featured an effigy of Duterte.[266] Some labor groups have gathered at the Mendiola Bridge as early as 6 a.m. and then marched across the streets in Metro Manila; the program ended at 5 p.m.[265] Other figures such as 2019 senatorial candidates Leody de Guzman, Sonny Matula, Allan Montaño, Lawin Arellano, and Neri Colmenares also there at the rally; de Guzman criticized the way of passing the workers' salary law by the previous seated Senators.[266] Colmenares and Matula urged the Filipino people to "elect someone like them in the Senate who would push for pay hike and put an end to contractualization."[267] Otso Diretso candidates Bam Aquino, Chel Diokno and Erin Tañada also attended the rally at the Welcome Rotonda.[267] Two Australian tourists also joined the rally, though the joining of the foreigners at the political rally is a violation of Immigration law in the country.[266]
Independence Day (June 12) protests
On June 12, 2018, President Duterte's speech in Kawit, Cavite was interrupted when 10 demonstrators chanted "Hunyo 12, huwad na kalayaan! Duterte patalsikin, pasista biguin!" (transl. "12th of June, a false independence! Duterte must be ousted, the fascist must be defeated!") Duterte remained calm and saying that "the protesters' right to express their thoughts and feelings."[268][269][270] One of the demonstrators was arrested for “interrupting public order”.[271]
Duterte's State of the Nation Address
2017
Several groups led the protest on the day of President Duterte's second State of the Nation Address (SONA). According to Renato Reyes, secretary general of Bayan, the president's promises of improvements during his first SONA still remained unfulfilled, including issues on contractualization, land reforms, and economic policy.[272] Reyes also said that, "Under his administration, regularization has already happened: It is now regular to kill drug suspects, regular to sabotage peace talks, regular to militarize, and regular to spread fake news and disinformation."[273] Also, labor unions Kilusang Mayo Uno and Alyansa ng mga Manggagawa Laban sa Kontraktwalisasyon led similar protests, calling "to resume peace talks and to end martial law in Mindanao."[274][275] About 5,000 members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan from Roxas City, 3,000 in Iloilo City, 2,500 in Kalibo, 500–800 in Cebu City, and 500 in Estancia, Iloilo, joined the protest, concerning an end to contractualization, land reform, free education and jeepney modernization.[276] Also, about 300 Lumad people joined the protest, calling to stop the martial law.[277]
At midnight, around 100 anti-Duterte protesters held a candle vigil, led by Senator Risa Hontiveros, condemning the extrajudicial killings and extension of martial law in Mindanao. Hontiveros called Duterte's second SONA a "fake."[278] At night, Duterte confronted the protesters for the first time.[279]
2018
Ahead of Duterte's third State of the Nation Address, opposition lawmakers announced that they will wear protest Barongs with artwork.[280] Opposition figures—such as Senators Antonio Trillanes IV, Risa Hontiveros, and Bam Aquino—attend the mass at the University of the Philippines Diliman. There, Bishop Broderick Pabillo said on the sermon that the proposed federalism and the charter change are not the solution of wiping out the problem in the country.[281]
Over 6,000 police officers will deploy in different areas in Metro Manila to secure the SONA.[282] Dubbed the protest as "United People's SONA,"[283] different groups coalitions and organizations held a protests on the day of Duterte's third State of the Nation Address nationwide.[284][285]
On July 23, 2018, the day of SONA, Bayan Muna Southern Tagalog featured Duterte's effigy and then burned it.[286][287] Demonstrators gathered at University of the Philippines Diliman, slamming the series of killings in the country and the increase of basic goods due to Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN law) while some considering to "Oust Duterte."[288] Gabriela, in Commonwealth Avenue in front of Tandang Sora flyover, also slammed Duterte.[289] In Bicol, militant groups also held a rally.[290] Meanwhile, Pro-Duterte groups also gathered in Batasan Road.[291] Bayan Muna Representative Renato Reyes claimed that about 40,000 have attended and he called it "the biggest SONA rally under the Duterte regime,"[5] but some sources claimed that number of people attended the rally is 24,000.[292]
2019
A week before Duterte's fourth State of the Nation Address on July 22, 2019, it was announced that former Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will attend the rally against Duterte.[293] Malacañang Palace said that Sereno and the militant are free to express their freedom by joining the rally.[294][295] On July 22, 2019, in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, militant groups burned the flags of United States and China and also calling for the impeachment of Rodrigo Duterte. A fishermen group, Fisherfolk, also joined the rally, expressing frustration "over what they said was Duterte’s “treachery against the country and the people.”"[296] The protesters continue the event despite heavy rain in the afternoon.[297] They featured an effigy of Duterte depicting as siyokoy and then burned it. They also slammed Duterte for tying with the Chinese government amid the ongoing conflicts with the territorial disputes in the South China Sea.[298] Families of alleged extrajudicial killing victims,[299] Aeta people,[300] and religious groups are seen also gathering at the event.[301] According to the organizers, about 40,000 people attended the rally.[298] The protesters are also bringing their children to the event.[302] To end the program, rapper Calix performed "Giyera Na Bulag" (lit. 'Blind War'), a song that is part of the rap protest album Kolateral.[303]
On other side, at least 760 Duterte supporters also gathered at IBP Road in Quezon City.[304]
2020
For the upcoming Duterte's State of the Nation Address on July 27, 2020, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Secretary-General Renato Reyes Jr. initially announced on July 21, 2020 that the group opposed the PNP calls to stay at home and protests online and will hold a protests physically on the streets for the SONA protests,[305] but on the next day, Reyes said that they will use a virtual effigy for the SONA protests—the first time in the event citing the threat of the coronavirus disease.[306] On July 26, 2020, a music video of Filipno adaptation of "Do You Hear the People Sing?" (Tagalog: "Di Niyo Ba Naririnig?") was launched, featuring several artists including Angel Locsin, Enchong Dee, Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado, Noel Cabangon and others.[307]
On the day on SONA, over 6,000 police personnel were deployed along Batasan Pambansa and Commonwealth Avenue to secure the venue.[308] At least 34 people have been arrested in Metro Manila including five members of transport group PISTON for violating the community quarantine protocols amid COVID-19 pandemic.[308]
Dubbed the event as "#SONAgKAISA", activists held a rally at University of the Philippines and other streets in Metro Manila.[309][310] Activist Mae Paner dressed up as Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, an ensemble took after Roque visited a marine adventure park in Subic, Zambales on July 2, 2020, which he previously defended as a "side trip", amid the strict enforcement quarantine protocols in Metro Manila.[311] His visit was condemned by the netizens on social media.[312] Following the denial of franchise for ABS-CBN by the Congress on July 10, employees of ABS-CBN Corporation participated the event.[313] The rally concluded at 12 o'clock in the afternoon.[309] The Quiapo Church held a mass where the attendees brought their placards bearing the message that opposes anti-terror law. The placards were later confiscated by the police in the middle of the mass.[314] Outside Metro Manila, the event also held in several provinces.[315]
Anniversary of 1972 martial law
On September 21, 2017, nationwide protests — also known as "National Day of Protest" — were conducted by various groups against the government's implementation of war on drugs and the ongoing martial law in the whole of Mindanao under the Duterte administration, as part of the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in 1972 by late President Marcos.[317][318] As the day of protest approaching, Malacañang Palace released Duterte's Proclamation No. 319 and Memorandum Circular no. 26 on this day.[319] A Memorandum Circular no. 26 states that government offices and public schools at all levels are suspended.[319] Duterte said that he will not condone any means of violence committed by protesters.[320][321] Duterte even dared the communist New People's Army "to bring the protests to Manila, as he vowed not to arrest them."[322]
Left-wing activists and opposition of Duterte accused him of abuses and authoritarianism similar to that of Marcos.[323] Vice President Leni Robredo states that "If we do not remember the past, we are condemned to repeat it. Sadly those who are deceived do not even know that they are walking a doomed path."[note 7][323] In Plaza Miranda, about 500 pro-Duterte rallyists occupied in front of the Quiapo Church.[325] Teddy Casiño said to Duterte that "he is the subject of the protest," after the latter declares September 21 a day of protest.[326] Pro and anti-Duterte rallyists also engaged in chant battle.[326] A group of pro-Duterte supporters are seen elsewhere in the city, calling to stop the "destabilization," which is rumored to be made by the opposition.[327] The protesters also adapted the Tagalog version of "Do You Hear the People Sing?".[328]
On September 21, 2018, nationwide protests were conducted, marking the 46th anniversary of Martial Law. These protests were mainly conducted by several groups such as Youth Act Now Against Tyranny and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan.[329] They also featured the caricatures of Duterte, along with former president and newly installed House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Ferdinand and Bongbong Marcos. Also, removed Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno also present at the event. Liberal Party members held the event by mass. Meanwhile, pro-Duterte supporters also held the demonstration.[330] Other groups featured a stack of buckets with the pictures of Duterte, the Marcoses, newly appointed Chief Justice Teresita de Castro and other Duterte's cabinet — parodying the milk brand Alaska, which was then being toppled by the slippers.[331] Some protesters had questioned the inclusion of former President Benigno Aquino III's face in the bucket, to which the organizers said that because of unsolved problems in the country. They later removed Aquino's face in the bucket as a respect.[331]
On September 21, 2019, various groups staged the protests to commemorate the anniversary of martial law.[332] Also present are the victims of martial law.[333] Vice President Leni Robredo said that "day should remind Filipinos of their duty to protect the Philippines from regressing into despotic rule."[334] The Liberal Party made a statement that every martial law anniversary "should be a moment to spread the truth."[335] Senator Leila de Lima said that the public and the modern youths should be reminded of the difficulties suffered under the martial law during the Marcos rule.[336]
Pandi housing project protests
An urban group Kadamay (Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap) started their protests on March 8, 2017 when they occupied the idle houses in Pandi, Bulacan.[337] During the course of the occupation, they slammed the National Housing Authority, as well as President Duterte, for not considering of giving the house to the poor people.[338] Other groups such as Kilusang Mayo Uno, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, Makabayan, Gabriela and Anakpawis joined the protests.[339] On March 24, Kadamay protests turns violent when they attempt to break the gate of NHA. One person is injured after breaking the logo of NHA.[340] The protests eventually ended on April 4 when Duterte announced that members of Kadamay may now live in units, as long as they do not oust police officers and soldiers who currently reside there.[341]
In the aftermath of Pandi occupation, Kadamay gathered at the headquarters of the Office of the Ombudsman, demanding the livelihood so that they can pay their occupied house.[342] One member of Kadamay was arrested for using illegal drugs, which were used to suppress the fatigue brought by Labor Day demonstrations.[343]
Martial law in Mindanao
Following the declaration of martial law in Mindanao on May 23, 2017, protests were held in Mendiola Street, calling for revocation of its declaration. The groups cited the increase of human rights violation cases because of the course of martial law and they added that martial law is not the solution to the situation happening in Mindanao.[344] On May 29, various groups including Lumad and Moro people and farmers from Mindanao gathered at separated places in Metro Manila to condemn the declaration of martial law and killing of innocent civilians amid the Marawi crisis.[345] Meanwhile, demonstrators from Southern Tagalog marched to Mendiola, and some groups gathered at the Senate. Former Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chairperson Etta Rosales and Albay Representative Edcel Lagman condemned the declaration.[345]
On July 21, 2017 a Senate session of martial law extension was interrupted by eight militant groups, who were immediately arrested. In the session, the lawmakers had questioned the reports of human rights violation cases, which were denied by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).[346] On December 13, 2017, Duterte's request of extending the martial law was granted by the Congress with the vote of 240–27 (14–4 from the Senate, 226–23 from the House),[347] causing another batch of protests.[348] On December 13, 2018, for the third time, the Senate and the House of Representatives approve President Duterte's request for the martial law extension in Mindanao until 2019.[39] This approval was triggered by the protests, whose participants are from Mindanao; many of whom were shocked and saddened the result.[349]
Bonifacio Day protests
On November 30, as part of the celebration of Bonifacio Day, a protest was held, condemning the revolutionary government threat.[350] On the other side, around thousands of Duterte supporters gathered at Mendiola, urging Duterte to declare a revolutionary government.[351] Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque advised the pro-revolutionary government supporters "to conduct their rallies in a peaceful, orderly manner."[352] Harry Roque also said that "The president has earlier said that he does not want a revolutionary government. This, however, does not mean he would prevent citizens from expressing their support for a revolutionary government."[352]
On November 28, 2018 labor groups — some of them are still working as an "irregular" employee at the company for 20 years — staged a protests in Mendiola and they will stay until November 30, Bonifacio Day. Kilusang Mayo Uno chairperson Elmer Labog said that they will not stop demonstrating until Malacañang entertain them about not only regularization and wage increase but also stopping the military presence in Mindanao amidst ongoing martial law.[353] On November 30, demonstrators marched at Mendiola bringing the effigy of Duterte depicted as king, which was then destroyed by using shovel and dummy sledgehammer.[354] Other groups expressed their anger by singing to the tune of "Despacito."[354]
Revocation of Rappler
National Union of Journalists of the Philippines staged a protest, dubbed as "Black Friday Protest for Freedom," in Quezon City and other parts of the country such as Bacolod and Zamboanga City[355] on the evening of January 19, 2018,[356][357][358] following the revocation of online news site Rappler by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) eight days prior.[359] At the same time, National Bureau of Investigation has issued a subpoena against CEO Maria Ressa, former reporter Reynaldo Santos, and businessman Benjamin Bitanga for violating the anti-cybercrime act.[360] The protest was attended by 300 people, wearing black T-shirts, against the attacks on press freedom by the government.[355][361] Rappler is known to be critical of the Duterte administration.[362] Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that Duterte has no involvement in the SEC's decision.[363] Roque said that the Friday protest "is a testament that freedom is alive and democracy is alive in the Philippines."[364] Nevertheless, the revocation was widely condemned by the opposition figures such as Kadamay chairperson Gloria Arellano,[365] Senators Leila de Lima[365] and Antonio Trillanes — who said that the decision is similar to Duterte's strategy against De Lima's imprisonment for drug charges,[366] National Union of Journalists of the Philippines,[367] Anakbayan,[367] UP Diliman,[367] and the anonymous critic from The New York Times.[368] Other bloggers and journalists were also present at the protest.[369]
Quo warranto petition against Sereno
On April 10, a video showing lawyer Larry Gadon approaches in front of the supporters of Supreme Court Chief Justic Maria Lourders Sereno — who is facing the quo warranto petition — and the blocking police officers several meters away, raises his middle finger and shouts "Mga bobo" (transl. Idiots),[370] prompting the supporters to filed the complaint against Gadon nine days later.[371]
After Solicitor General Jose Calida filed a quo warranto petition against her,[372] the Supreme Court voted for the removal of Sereno from the high court on May 11, 2018 with the votes of 8–6.[373] At the same time, supporters of Sereno gathered at the streets near the Supreme Court.[374] Politicians expressed condemnation of ousting Sereno.[375] In the aftermath of ousting Sereno, a prayer rally and protests was conducted in Bacolod,[376] Katipunan Ave, Quezon City,[377] and even displaying a makeshift coffin that, according to the protesters, symbolizes and mourns the "death of democracy" and the "death of judiciary."[378] Among those who joined the rally were former CHR Chairperson Etta Rosales and Archdiocese of Manila Broderick Pabillo.[379] On May 12, church groups members announced that they will held the 10-day vigil in front of the Supreme Court.[380]
Transport strikes
Transports groups held a series of strikes on February 6 and 27, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded.[381][382] As a result of protests, classes in the country were suspended, as well as the government work.[383][384][385] Transport groups resumed the protests on September 24[386] and October 14 to 16.[387]
On September 30, transport groups held a nationwide strike, leaving around 95% of routes in Metro Manila paralyzed.[388][389] According to Jun Magno, president of the Stop & GO Coalition, 87% drivers and operators have participated a strike in Metro Manila.[390] The transport groups claimed success of protesting against the jeepney modernization program countering the claim of MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago that their strike was "unsuccessful".[391][392]
Manila underpass vandalism
On the third week of November 2019, the Lagusnilad underpass in Metro Manila was vandalized with the messages of the protest written in a red-colored spray can.[393] This angers Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, who warns that if they caught the person behind this, they have them "lick" on the wall and "you will clean this using your tongue."[394] Moreno lamented that the process of cleaning the writings on the wall will took 15 years before the local government will able to clean it.[394] The youth group, Panday Sining, a cultural arm of Anakbayan, took responsibility of the vandalism and apologized to the public for "inconvenience", but remains concerned over the ongoing martial law in Mindanao.[395] They added that the group are willing to talk with Mayor Moreno about the matter.[396] The Manila City Hall personnel shortly re-painted in grey over the messages.[395] ACT-CIS Rep. Niña Taduran condemned the vandalism, stating that it is still a crime and the person behind this "deserve to be punished" regardless of the statement by Panday Sining.[397] The Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau expressed disappointment over the writings on the wall, stating that the vandalism is not the answer for the amendment of the issues.[393]
Other events
Farmer groups celebrated the 32nd anniversary of 1987 Mendiola massacre on January 22, 2019, appealing for land reform. Despite the massacre happened during the Corazon Aquino administration, most militant groups aimed at Duterte through their placards.[398] Opposing the lowering of age of criminal responsibility, a prayer rally was held on January 25, 2019 at Malate, Manila. Among those were present are formers Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman. The attendees demonstrate through air horn (pump), candle lighting and writing in the freedom wall.[399]
Outside the Philippines
While the protests are mainly held within the country, there are, yet occasionally, protests being held overseas. The first known documented protests aimed directly against Duterte was held in Philippine consulate in New York City on October 11, 2016, condemning the war on drugs.[1] Following the shooting of 17-year-old student Kian delos Santos on August 16, 2017, a massive protests were held in several countries.[400] The state visit of Duterte in Israel was met by the protests on September 4, 2018.[401]
Walk-outs
Several students from various universities walked out their classes to protest against the jeepney and ongoing martial law in the Mindanao on February 23, 2018.[402][403] The hashtag #WalkOutPH reached more than 3,000 tweets and at least 2.6 million impressions on Twitter.[404]
On August 20, 2019 students and staffs from University of the Philippines walked out their classes to protest the military intervention in their campuses.[405]
Alleged destabilization plots
Since September 2018, the alleged ouster plot against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made by the opposition figures have been publicized by the authorities and the Malacañang Palace.
Arrests
| Date | Number of arrests | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2017 | 80 | [406] |
| July 21, 2017 | 8 | [407] |
| June 12, 2018 | 1 | [408] |
| April 1, 2020 | 21 | [409] |
| June 4, 2020 | 8 | [410] |
| June 26, 2020 | 20 | [411] |
| July 4, 2020 | 11 | [412] |
| July 27, 2020 | 34 | [308] |
| Total | 183 |
Opposition accolades
| Recipient | Category | Year | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shibby de Guzman | 30 Most Influential Teens (Time) | 2017 | [413] |
| #BabaeAko movement | 25 Most Influential People on the Internet (Time) | 2018 | [414] |
See also
General
Protest by other presidents
Notes
- The first known protests occurred at the Philippine Consulate in New York City on October 11, 2016.[1] November 18 is the date when the protesters begin to aim directly at Duterte.[2]
- See the Arrests section
- As of August 31, 2019.
- As of December 2018.
- K-12 program, officially known as Republic Act (RA) 10533, was approved by then-President Benigno Aquino III on May 15, 2013.[164]
- Another source said 6,920 from the police estimate.[257]
- Robredo's quote appeared to be derived from the writer and philosopher George Santayana's original quote.[324]
References
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- "Millennials lead protests vs Marcos burial". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 20, 2016.
- "Fisherfolk group to file impeachment complaint vs Duterte". Rappler. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- See the protests:
- July 23, 2019: @BahaghariMM (July 22, 2019). "Some lewks we served at yesterday's #SONAkakaloka na #SONA2019" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 17, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019 – via Twitter.
- August 2019: "Mga Karapatan ng LGBTQ+ | Failon Ngayon Exclusive". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 5, 2019 – via YouTube.
- September 15, 2019: UP Pride 2019 bolsters calls for system-wide SOGIE policy
- "Fact or Fake with Joseph Morong: SONA 2018 Protest Rally, Dinumog o Nilangaw?". GMA News – via YouTube. Note: Pause at 0:20
- "PNP to deploy 14,000 cops to secure SONA 2019". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- For the protesters:
Mar 24, 2017: 1 (ref)
November 12, 2017: 9 (ref)
For the police
November 15, 2017: 50 (ref) - "Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte urged people to kill drug addicts". Associated Press. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016 – via The Guardian.
- "Obama throws planned meeting with Philippines leader into doubt…". Reuters.
- "European Parliament urges PH: End wave of killings". Rappler.
- "Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte tells the EU 'F***you' over his war on drugs". The Independent.
- "Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte says war on drugs 'trivialised' by human rights concerns". ABC News. July 25, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
The crackdown on drugs is the signature campaign that has defined Mr Duterte's presidency and caused an international outcry, with rights groups condemning his administration for a campaign that has overwhelmingly targeted drug users from poor communities, and left narcotics kingpins untouched.
- "Duterte to deliver state of the nation address amid protests". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
Mr. Duterte took office in June 2016 and has remained hugely popular in opinion polling despite drug war deaths that have sparked international alarm and other controversial policies.
- "Murder, torture raps filed vs. police over Kian's death". CNN Philippines.
- "17-year-old student gunned down by cops in anti-drug operations". CNN Philippines.
- "17-year-old's death jolts senators to speak vs killings". The Philippine Star.
- Placido, Dharel (September 6, 2017). "Duterte to pursue raps vs. cops in Carl Angelo's killing". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- Talabong, Rambo (September 6, 2017). "Missing teen last found with Carl Arnaiz found dead with 30 stab wounds". Rappler. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
- See the following protests:
- "Grupo ng kabataan nagsagawa ng kilos protesta upang humingi ng hustisya sa kabataang biktima ng EJK" (in Tagalog). UNTV – via YouTube.
- "TV Patrol: Serye ng patayan, kinondena ng iba't ibang grupo" [TV Patrol: Series of killings, condemned by various groups.] ABS-CBN News on YouTube.
- "'MANLABAN SA EJK' | Mga abugado, bumuo ng grupong tumutuligsa sa EJK kaugnay ng war on drugs". News5. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05.
- See the following reports of desaparecidos:
- 2016: "TV Patrol: Kaanak ng 'desaparecidos', patuloy na nagluluksa". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- 2018: "Mga kaanak ng 'desaparecidos' nanawagan ng hustisya". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube. Retrieved November 2, 2018. Note: Pause at 1:07 for the names of missing person.
- "Dateline Philippines: 1,993 'desaparecidos' since Marcos: human rights federation". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- "Pamilya ng mga umano'y EJK victim, sigaw pa rin ang hustisya | Bandila" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 3, 2019 – via YouTube. Note: Pause at 2:10.
- "Duterte's Philippines drug war death toll rises above 5,000". The Guardian. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- "Duterte in Ilocos Norte: I will allow Marcos' burial in Heroes' Cemetery". Rappler
- Cabacungan, Gil (November 9, 2016). "SC votes, 9-5, for burial of Marcos at Libingan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- Guinto, Joel (November 18, 2016). "Late dictator Marcos buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- "Duterte to jeepney drivers: Modernize or else…". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Duterte’s deadline to upgrade jeepneys only ‘an expression of urgency,’ Delgra says". Archive from the original. GMA News.
- "LOOK: Hordes of commuters wait for a ride as jeepney drivers hold strike". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "LTFRB readies city buses for backup amid "Tanggal Usok, Tanggal Bulok" campaign". UNTV News.
- "250 PUVs flagged down in campaign vs old vehicles, smoke belchers". Philippine Daily Inquirer — via YouTube.
- "Bandila: Mga pasahero, walang masakyan dahil sa pagtatanggal ng bulok na PUV" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News — via YouTube.
Interviews at 0:25-35.
Student 1: "Medyo, mahirap talaga tapos sumakay talaga."
Student 2: "..., pasehero yung naapektuhan, at syempre pati yung [mga] drivers."
Student 3: "Masyado... Konti yung kasi mga jeep." - "Jeepney drivers, operators hold transport strike". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Transport groups set Black Monday strike".
“The way I see it, they’ll be taking away our franchises on July 1 anyway. What’s the difference? There is nothing that can stop us,” Magno said.
- "Marawi crisis: What we know so far". The Philippine Star. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- "Marawi: City destroyed in Philippines' longest urban war". Inquirer News. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- "Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao". CNN.
- "Congress extends martial law in Mindanao to end of 2019". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- "Can Duterte declare a revolutionary government?".
- "Rody threatens to declare revolutionary gov't if..." The Philippine Star.
- "Revolutionary gov't remark not an outright statement, Duterte insists". The Philippine Star.
- "Duterte: What revolutionary govt?". The Manila Times.
- "SEC revokes Rappler's certificate of incorporation". GMA News. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- "Rappler's incorporation papers revoked by SEC". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- Cabuenas, John Viktor (January 15, 2018). "Rappler can still continue operating, says SEC". GMA News. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- "Rappler reporters may continue to cover beats as 'bloggers' - Palace …". January 18, 2018. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018.
- "Omidyar Network donates investment to Rappler's Filipino managers". CNN. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "Maria Ressa posts P100,000 bail, hits 'weaponization of law'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- "Ressa arrest sparks int'l outrage". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
Rappler and Ressa, 55, have been hit with tax evasion charges and now a cyberlibel case after clashing repeatedly with Duterte over the President’s war on illegal drugs that has killed thousands of suspects.
- "'Persecution by a bully government': Journalists, advocates slam arrest of Maria Ressa". Rappler. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- "Duterte denies involvement in Maria Ressa cyber libel case". Rappler. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- "Duterte signs tax reform, 2018 budget into law". ABS-CBN News.
- "Ito ang hinaing ng mga raliyista, tila unli na daw kasi ang pahirap na dinaranas ngayon ng masa. Triple whamming ang tawag nila sa linguhang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis na mitsa ng pagtaas din ng mga bilihin. Samantala, nakapako pa rin ang napakababang sahod bunsod ng kontraktwalisasyon. Bigornia, Doris. "'Wag lang puro papogi': Mga opisyal ng gobyerno, kinastigo ng labor group". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- (0:01–0:14) Umaaray ang mga may-ari ng sari-sari store. Apektado na kasi ng pagmamahal ng bilihin ang kanilang negosyo. Bukod sa malaking puhunang pambili sa paninda gaya ng softdrinks at matatamis na inumin, tumumal din ang benta nito. / (0:44) Umento sa sahod naman ang hiling ng minimum wage earners dahil sa kaliwa't kanan pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin. / (1:22) Naglunsad naman ang Stop Train Coalition ng kampanya para makakalap ng isang milyong pirma sa hiling na ibasura ang tax reform law. – "Bandila: Ilang negosyante, umaaray sa pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin"
- "Inflation rises to 6.2% in Q3 2018". Rappler.
- "FAST FACTS: Philippine inflation rate over the years". Rappler.
- "'Endo' in the Philippines". Asia Pro. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- "All You Need to Know About Contractualization". Asia Pro.
- "Landmark EO on 'endo' awaits Duterte's signature". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- Pia Ranada. "Malacañang: Duterte EO on 'endo' to 'side with labor forces'". Rappler. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- "Palace sides with Bello: No EO vs contractrualization, up to Congress to pass law". Rappler.
- See the demonstrations:
- "Palace: Quo warranto petition vs Sereno 'unprecedented'". ABS-CBN News.
- "Gadon complaint over SALN shows desperation: Sereno lawyer". ABS-CBN News.
- "Sereno asserts 'indefinite leave is not a resignation'". ABS-CBN News.
- "Sereno to go on 'indefinite leave'". ABS-CBN News.
- "25 lawmakers endorse impeachment complaint vs Sereno". Rappler.
- "Activist priest killed in Ecija gun attack". The Philippine Star.
- "Bishop blasts 'unjust and brutal' killing of elderly priest". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- "Priest shot dead after Sunday Mass in Cagayan". Rappler. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- "CBCP condemns murder of Cagayan priest Mark Ventura". Rappler. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- "Cardinal Tagle hits murder of Cagayan's Fr Mark Ventura". Rappler. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- "Family of Fr Mark Ventura, PNP offer cash reward for info on his killers". Rappler. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- "Priest shot dead in Nueva Ecija — CBCP". GMA News.
- "Another priest in Nueva Ecija gunned down". The Philippine Star.
- "Alleged gunman in Fr. Nilo slay 'a fall guy' —lawyer". GMA News.
- "PNP nabs suspect in Fr. Richmond Nilo slay". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Suspect in Father Nilo's killing arrested – Nueva Ecija police". Rappler.
- "5 suspects tagged in Ecija priest's killing". ABS-CBN News.
- "CCTV footage shows arrested suspect in Fr Nilo slay far from crime scene". Rappler.
- "PNP got the wrong guy – grandma of accused in Fr Nilo murder". Rappler.
- "CBCP condemns 'outrageously evil' murder of Fr Richmond Nilo". Rappler.
- "'They are killing our flock. They are killing us shepherds.'". Rappler. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- Punzalan, Jamaine (May 22, 2016). "Duterte calls Catholic Church 'most hypocritical institution'". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- "Duterte slams Church as hypocritical institution". Inquirer.net. May 23, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- "Duterte makes fun of Catholic Church's practices". Philstar.com. June 27, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- "Cops arrest 'self-confessed' gunman in Nueva Ecija priest's slay". ABS-CBN News.
- "Suspek sa pagpatay ng pari sa Nueva Ecija, arestado". ABS-CBN News.
- "The cost of loitering: Rundown of penalties for 'Oplan Tambay'". ABS-CBN News.
- "QC Police chief expects more suspects to be charged in Genesis Argoncillo's death".
- "Cheers, jeers greet drive vs 'tambay' in provinces". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Mautak! Randy David: 'Oplan Tambay' allows Duterte to terrorize people without martial law". Politiko. Archived from the original on 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2018-06-28.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link) from the original.
- "Pagdami ng tambay, dapat isisi kay Duterte: Gabriela". ABS-CBN News.
- "No More Tambays". Cebu Daily News.
- "Look: Passengers hold banner saying 'Hindi po kami tambay'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- "Murder charges filed vs 2 inmates for the death of 'Tisoy'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "TV Patrol: Hinuling 'tambay,' nakitang patay sa kulungan; 'Oplan Tambay,' nais ipatigil". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- "Genesis Argoncillo killed by fellow detainees – QC police". Rappler.
- "'Binaboy nila kapatid ko': Family seeks justice for man allegedly beaten to death in detention". ABS-CBN News.
- "Exclusive: Photos, death certificate show Genesis 'Tisoy' Argoncillo beaten to death". Rappler.
- "5 QC cops relieved from posts over death of Genesis Argoncillo". GMA News.
- Rafales, April. "TV Patrol: Ilang magsasaka, nangalampag sa DAR". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube. (0:36– ) Rafales: "Kinondena nila ang pagkontrol, pang-aabuso at pananakot umano ng militar sa kanilang lugar para imonopulyo ang mga lupa. Tinukoy din nila ang mga militar na pasimuno sa mga pagpatay sa mga magsasaka at kanilang mga kaanak." / Enrique Tumampil, Vice Chair of Kilusang Magbubukid of Masbate: Umaabot na po sa 10 ang bilang sa extrajudicial killing kasama na 'yon mga inosenteng bata / Eljohn Tumampil: "Ang bahay na mapasukan namin na walang tao, pinag-uutusan po ako na papasukin doon. Pag hindi ako sinusunod, binubugbog po nila ako."
- "Grupo: Mga naulila ng EJK 'susuporta sa impeachment ni Duterte'". The Philippine Star.
- "PNP eyes 4 groups in killing of 9 sugar farmers in Sagay". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- "NPA may be behind Negros Occidental attack — PNP". CNN Philippines. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- "Lorenzana hits Bayan Muna chair Colmenares for linking military to Sagay massacre". GMA News. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- "Palace condemns killing of 9 Negros sugar workers". GMA News. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- "House Bill (HB) 8858" (PDF).
- "House changes proposed minimum criminal liability age from 9 to 12 years old". Rappler.
- "UNICEF, Save the Children oppose lowering age of criminal responsibility". GMA News.
- "Philippine artists' group opposes lowering of age of criminal responsibility". Rappler.
- "PH artists, celebrities react to bill that lowers age of criminal liability". Rappler.
- "Celebrities react to bill on lowering age of criminal liability". The Philippine Star.
- "Children in conflict with the law: Cracks in Juvenile Justice Act". Rappler.
Duterte, echoed by his allies in the House of Representatives, wants to lower the minimum age of criminal liability from 15 years old down to 9. He believes it should be done because syndicates are using more children to commit crimes.
- "Congressmen want 9-year-old kids charged for crimes". Rappler.
- "Philippines confirms first case of new coronavirus". ABS-CBN News. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- "Protests". News5.
- "Kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng protesta ang iba't ibang grupo sa harap ng Philippine General Hospital (PGH) para kondinahin ang kawalan ng malinaw na plano sa proteksyon ng mamamayan at matamlay na kilos ng gobyerno upang pigilan ang paglanap ng Novel Coronavirus (nCov)". Anakbayan. Facebook. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- Tan, Lara. "Tarlac town opposes use of New Clark City as coronavirus quarantine site". CNN Philippines. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- "NBI asks Vico Sotto to explain 'violation' of quarantine policy". cnn. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- "NBI summons Vico Sotto for 'violating' Bayanihan Law". Rappler. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Isinika, Alois. "#ProtectVico trends worldwide after NBI summons Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto". Rappler. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- "PANOORIN: Paghingi ng ayuda sa EDSA nauwi sa pag-aresto | TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- "Duterte's 'kill' order during COVID-19 crisis fuels worldwide 'oust' trend". InterAksyon. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- "'Shoot them dead': Duterte says won't tolerate lockdown violators". InterAksyon. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Bajo, Anna Felicia (April 22, 2020). "Cops shoot army vet dead; kin say he was unarmed, had mental issues". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- "LOOK: Birthday salu-salo for NCRPO chief Sinas amid ECQ". Rappler. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- "Birthday celebration for NCRPO's Sinas not a 'party' but uncalled for, says Año". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- "On World Press Freedom Day, groups wary of shrinking space for fundamental freedoms". The Philippine Star. May 3, 2020. Archived from the original on May 4, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- "#NoToABSCBNShutDown tops local Twitter list after NTC issues halt order". ABS-CBN News. May 5, 2020. Archived from the original on May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- "Philippines' top broadcaster ordered off air". BBC News. May 5, 2020. Archived from the original on May 7, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- Aurelio, Julie M.; Inquirer Research (December 4, 2019). "I'll see to it that you're out, President tells ABS-CBN". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
"Your franchise will end next year. If you are expecting that it will be renewed, I'm sorry. You're out. I will see to it that you're out," he said, addressing ABS-CBN.
- Mercado, Neil Arwin (May 5, 2020). "BREAKING: NTC orders ABS-CBN to stop broadcast operations". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- "ABS-CBN's heart-rending last moments before shutting down". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 6, 2020. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- "Philippines largest TV network ABS-CBN ordered shut". Al Jazeera. May 6, 2020. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- "House to begin hearings on ABS-CBN franchise next week". CNN Philippines. May 20, 2020.
- "House panel junks ABS-CBN's bid for a 25-year franchise". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "ABS-CBN employees in Davao City gather in prayer, journalists hold noise barrage". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "'Draconian' anti-terror bill, feared to be used vs gov't critics, hurdles Congress". Rappler. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "Lower House passes Anti-Terror Act on 3rd reading". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "Anti-terror bill OK'd in PH House". Asian Journal. Archived from the original on June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "Catholic, Protestant leaders condemn anti-terror bill". Rappler. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "Mindanao lawmakers: Anti-terror bill will further incite violence, not end terrorism". Rappler. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "CHR brands anti-terror bill 'highly intrusive,' open to abuse". Rappler. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "Kontrobersiyal na 'anti-terror bill' ipinasa ng Kamara | TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2020. (0:13-) Tingin nila, gagamitin na ng gobyerno para gipitin, damputin, at patahimikin ang mga kritiko ng Duterte administration.
- "Replay: TV Patrol livestream | June 4, 2020 Full Episode". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 8, 2020 – via YouTube. Note: Skip to 49:52-52:14. "Giit nila madaling targetin ng batas ang mga ordinaryong mamamayan na maari nang mabansagang 'terorista'; makulong ng hanggang 14 na araw at maaresto ng walang warrant."
- "Showbiz personalities sanib-puwersa sa pagtutol sa anti-terror bill | TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "'Speak Now': Taylor Swift lends platform to movements in US, Philippines, Hong Kong". Rappler. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- "Taylor Swift lends voice to #JunkTerrorBill cause in PH". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- News, Weblyf. "Greta Thunberg Joins the Petition Against the "Anti-Terrorism Law" in the Philippines #JunkTerrorLaw". Weblyf.
- "7 Anti-Terror Bill protesters held in Cebu". ABS CBN News. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "7 protesters arrested in Cebu City". GMA News. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "8 arrested in Cebu anti-terror bill rally ordered released without bail". Rappler. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "PNP denies using excessive force, violating U.P. agreement in Cebu dispersal". Rappler. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "Users report duplicate, dummy Facebook accounts in PH". Rappler. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "Government probes 'cloned' Facebook accounts". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "Fake Facebook accounts ng ilang estudyante, alumni at faculty ng U.P. naglabasan | TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via YouTube. "Naglabasan ang mga fake at duplicate accounts ng ilang mga UP Cebu students at mga alumni, pati miyembro ng faculty. Ikinabahala ito ng universidad; tiniyak naman ng pamunuan ng UP na nakipag-ugnayan na sila sa Philippine National Privacy Commission para tulungan ang mga na-biktima ng fake at dummy accounts. Mino-monitor umano ng National Privacy Commission ang nagsulputan pekeng accounts at ipina-abot sa pamunuan ng Facebook. Pati si Department of Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, nabahala rin sa pangyayari ito. Ayon sa kalihim, agad niyang aatasan ng DOJ Office of Cybercrime na nakipag-ugnayan sa NBI at PNP Cybercrime Units para agad itong maimbestigahan."
- "#HandsOffOurStudents trends as Filipinos call out fake accounts swarming Facebook". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "DOJ cybercrime office to probe dummy Facebook accounts". Rappler. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "DOJ to probe sudden surge of fake Facebook accounts". CNN Philippines. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- "LOOK: Activist Mae Paner dresses up as Sinas for 'Grand Mañanita' protest". CNN Philippines. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- "Sinas may not be sacked as NCRPO chief despite controversial birthday feast – PNP spox". CNN Philippines. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- "President Aquino Signs K+12 Program Into Law". Tech for the Philippines.
- TV Patrol: Ilang guro at estudyante, nagprotesta sa unang araw ng pasukan (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- TV Patrol: Kawalan ng pangmatagalang solusyon sa problema sa bigas, iprinotesta. ABS-CBN News.
- "'Dami nang naghikahos': Grupo iginiit na 'huli na' ang pagpapatigil ng rice importation | TV Patrol" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 21, 2019 – via YouTube.
- "REPUBLIC ACT No. 10931". The LAWPHiL Project. Archived from the original on September 2, 2018.
- "TV Patrol: Ilang state university, college, tinatanong kung bakit naniningil" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News — via YouTube.
- "The World Tonight: Tacloban still reeling 5 years after 'Yolanda'". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube. Retrieved November 9, 2018. Note: Pause at 0:56 for Duterte's caricature.
- "Aquino under pressure over typhoon aid, U.S. carrier to arrive". Reuters. November 14, 2013.
- "Members of Kabataan party-list hold a rally in front of the National Housing Authority to demand for efficient and accessible water supply". The Philippine Star – via Facebook.
- "MWSS kinalampag dahil sa serye ng water interruption ng Maynilad, Manila Water | TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- "Convicted rapist-murderer Antonio Sanchez, over 10,000 inmates set for release | ANC Highlights". ABS-CBN News. YouTube.
- "Faeldon signed Sanchez's release order, document shows". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- "SONA: Sanchez, nakatakda umanong lumaya base sa isang release order na may pirma ni Faeldon" (in Tagalog). Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- "Panelo denies hand in looming release of rapist-killer Sanchez". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- "Duterte spokesman denies hand in impending release of rapist-murderer Sanchez". ABS-CBN News.
- "DOJ, BuCor: Sanchez ineligible for release". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- Kabiling, Genalyn; Quismorio, Ellson (26 August 2019). "Don't free Sanchez — Duterte". Manila Bulletin.
- "Duterte fires Nicanor Faeldon as BuCor chief". Rappler.
- "Pagdami ng Chinese workers, isa sa isyu sa Bonifacio Day". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- "Activists mark 'Day of Valor' with anti-China protests | ANC". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- "Banners welcome visitors to 'Philippines, province of China'". The Philippine Star.
- "Duterte jokes about 'Philippines, province of China'". The Philippine Star.
- "PH a province of China? 'Not now, not ever,' envoy says". Rappler.
- "Chinese envoy: PH will never be a part of China". CNN Philippines.
- "'Enemies of gov't' behind 'Philippines, Province of China' banners? Police investigate". CNN Philippines.
- (from 0:06) Protesters: Mr. Xi Jinping, Zǒu kāi. / Reporter:...Mandarin ang "Zǒu kāi" (走開), ibig sabihin, "lumayas ka".
(from 0:26) Neri Colmenares: Kino-consumate ng ... ang pagbenta ng ating soberanya. Yan talaga [ang] essential ng pagdalaw [ni Xi] dito. / Reporter: Giit ng mga rallyista, di dapat ipagbunyi ang pagdating ni Xi dahil pinapakita ni Pangulong Duterte ang napakalaking pagta-traidor umano niya sa bansa; naglalakihang pautang kapalit ng pagsuko sa West Philippine Sea.
"TV Patrol: Pagdating ni Xi Jinping sinalubong ng protesta". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube. - Talabong, Rambo (15 June 2019). "Crew of sunken Philippine boat now home". Rappler. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- "Duterte mum on West PH Sea 'collision'". ABS-CBN News.
President Rodrigo Duterte made no comment Thursday on the "collision" of a Chinese ship and Filipino fishing boat in the West Philippine Sea.
- "'Banggaan lang ng mga barko 'yan': Duterte breaks silence on Reed Bank incident". ABS-CBN News.
"You do not send gray ships (Philippine Navy) there. Banggaan lang ng barko 'yan. Do not make it worse because that is a fertile ground for... Alam ninyong mga sundalo, miscommunication 'yan. Patay na. And we are not yet as ready, and we can never be ready in nuclear war, because in nuclear war, kung bitawan lahat 'yan, earth will dry up and we will all be destroyed," he said.
- Gagalac, Ron. "Akbayan balak maghain ng impeachment complaint vs Duterte | TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 10, 2019 – via YouTube.
- "Obama cancels meeting with 'colorful' Philippine president, who now expresses regret…". The Washington Post. September 5, 2016.
- "After cursing Obama, Duterte expresses regret…". CNN. September 5, 2016.
- See the following citations:
- (from 0:24) Damay din ang pati watawat ng Amerika, dahil imperyalista rin daw sila.
Bandila: Ilang estudyante, nagsunog ng watawat ng China sa pagtatapos ng bisita ni Xi Jinping - "Militants protest Trump visit". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 2019-01-13.
- "Motorists told: Avoid Asean dry run routes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2017-10-09. Archived from the original.
- Rey, Aika. "U.S. to fund PH war on drugs anew – rights group". Rappler.com.
- Fonbuena, Carmela. "Duterte reaffirms EDCA, U.S. ties in meeting with Trump". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-01-13.
- "Duterte, two-faced puppet amid US, China sweepstakes — LFS". LFS.
- "Tensiyon sumiklab sa pagitan nina Sec. Locsin, mga nagpoprotesta sa DFA - TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News on YouTube.
- Lawler, Dave (2 January 2020). "U.S. kills top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani". Axios. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- "Qasem Soleimani: US kills Iran Quds force leader, Pentagon confirms". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- "Violence marks ASEAN 2017 protests in Manila". Rappler.
- "Schedule: Protest activities during ASEAN Summit 2017". Rappler. Archived from the original.
- "'Not welcome in PH': Filipino activists set fire to Trump effigy". Rappler.
- "Why groups are protesting Trump's PH visit".
- Talabong, Rambo (November 10, 2017). "Philippine Coast Guard to arrest ASEAN Summit protesters at Manila Bay". Rappler. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- "Small group of ASEAN summit protesters reach PICC gate". Rappler.
- "'P15-B ASEAN summit budget should have gone to the poor' – Kadamay". Rappler.
- "Activists picket US Embassy ahead of Trump visit". The Philippine Star.
- "'P15-B ASEAN summit budget should have gone to the poor' – Kadamay". Rappler.
- Militant groups clash with police in anti-Trump rally". Archived from the original. CNN Philippines.
- "In Photos: At least 2,000 attend protests on day one of ASEAN Summit". Rappler.
- "Anti-riot cops block protesters". Tempo.
- "Update: Anti-Trump protesters, cops clash; militants claim 20 injured". The Manila Times.
- "Trump arrives in PH for ASEAN Summit". Rappler.
- "SC ‘allows Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani’. Manila Bulletin.
- "Marcos to be buried at Heroes' Cemetery today". Rappler.
- "VP, senators disappointed and sad as Supreme Court allows burial in hero's cemetery for Marcos". CNN Philippines.
- "Drilon on Marcos burial: A thief even in death". GMA News.
- "CBCP: We can work with administration". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Philippine Church in 'show of force' against drug killings". GMA News.
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It (Duterte administration) has denied that the fake charges filed against me were in retaliation for my opposition to Duterte’s bloody drug war. It has denied that the unconstitutional ouster of chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno was Duterte’s handiwork. It has denied that the revocation of Sen. Sonny Trillanes’ amnesty and the revival of his criminal cases are politically motivated. It has denied that Sister Patricia Fox was deported in order to stop her active involvement in human rights work in the Philippines,” added the senator.
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Iginiit ng mga raliyista ang Pilipinas ay para sa mga Pilipino, hugot na 'yan na sinasabing "espesyal" na pakikipag-kaibigan ni Pangulo Duterte sa bansang China...
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Kadamay said this is to protest against the failure of the Duterte administration and the housing and urban development coordinating council to provide decent shelters for the poor.
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- (At 0:01-0:22) "Kinalampag ng iba't ibang grupo mula Mindanao ang Gate 2 ng Camp Aguinaldo para kondenahin ang pagdeklara ni Pangulo Rodrigo Duterte ng martial law sa Mindanao... maipahayag lang ang kanilang saloobin, lalo na sa pagkamatay ng mga inosenteng sibilyan dahil sa bakbakan." / (At 1:11) "Tingin ni Rosales, imbes na makatulong, baka lalo pang lumala ang sitwasyon. / Etta Rosales: "...is testing the popularity... his popularity right now... he will still be supported by the people. Nilalabas niya ang kahayupan sa mga tao para ipagpatuloy yung batas miliatar." – "TV Patrol: Martial law, ipinrotesta ng ilang grupo"
- (0:03- ) "Bahagyang naantala ang sesyon kaugnay sa extension ng martial law. Nang makapasok ang walong militante sa plenaryo, agad silang dinakip at dinala sa Camp Karingal. Maliban naman sa haba ng martial law declaration, tinanong din ng mga mambabatas kung wala anumang nangyari paglabag sa karapatang pantao." / Chito Gascon: "We have been receiving some reports that we are now validating from the victims in the evacuation areas... / "Bagay na agad sinagot ni AFP Chief Eduardo Ano." / Eduardo Ano: ...we are very sensitive on the sentiments and feelings of the people of Mindanao particularly Marawi." – "TV Patrol: Sesyon sa martial law extension, binulabog ng protesta"
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- "Bagamat inaasahan na nila lung papaano boboto ang mga Kongresista, di parin makapaniwala ang mga Lumad, magsasaka at manggagawa na pumunta pa sa Maynila para tutukan ang botohan. Matapos na ma-shock sa dami ng bumoto para sa extension halos mapaiyak sa galit si Lilia... – "TV Patrol: Ika-3 extension ng Mindanao martial law sinalubong ng protesta"
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- "Dalawampu't taong ng empleyadong si Melody (...) sa isang kompanyang na nag-eexport ng prutas mula sa Compostela Valley. Pero, hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin siya regular na empleyado ng kompanya. ..." / "Elmer Labog: Hindi aalis ang aming kasamahan hangga't hindi magkakaroon ng pag-uusap sa Malakanyang... hindi lamang yung regularisasyon, hindi lamang tataas ang sahod, kundi ang pagtigil sa tumitinding militarisasyon dahil sa kalagayan ng Batas Militar sa Mindanao." "Bandila: Ilang labor groups, magsasagawa ng protesta sa Bonifacio Day". ABS-CBN News – via YouTube.
- "Itinanghal bilang hari ng bilang hari ng militanteng manggagawa si Pangulong Duterte, pero hari anila ng pagpahirap sa sambayanan. Galit na binitbit ng mga ito ang effigy ni "Haring Duterte" ang iba, hawak ang mga maso, Katipunero't Kapitupera ang asta ng mga ito. Mula España, nagmartsa sila papuntang Mendiola at pagdating doon, inupakan ang Duterte effigy." (Duterte effigy being destroyed at 0:27-0:32) / (At 0:54) "...sa isang kanta naman itinodo ng mga rallyista ang kanilang galit." (Singing to the tune of "Despacito" at 0:58–1:08) (TV Patrol: Pagdami ng Chinese workers, isa sa isyu sa Bonifacio Day)
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Leila de Lima: "Wala na talagang tatalo sa kapal ng mukha ni Duterte at ng kanyang rehimen," she said. "Huwag magwalang kibo o magkibit-balikat lang sa hayagang kasinungalingan, kayabangan, at pag-abuso sa kapangyarihan ng rehimeng Duterte. Dahil kung ngayon, Rappler, malamang bukas, ikaw na." ("Nothing will beat the shamelessness of Duterte and his regime. Let us not brush aside the lies, the boastfulness and the abuses of the Duterte regime. If it's Rappler today, it might be you tomorrow.") (Source from CNN Philippines) (Archived from the original). - "Trillanes calls on Senate to defend De Lima, press freedom, right to life". Rappler.
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