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Read more about the article Nationwide #BlackFriday protest vs. Marcos burial set today
NEVER FORGET. Using umbrellas, members of Konsyensya Dabaw movement call on the public not to forget the Martial Law as they renew their call to President Rodrigo Duterte to have the burial of the late strongman, President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., in Batac, Ilocos Norte. The group held their protest action in front of the Ateneo de Davao University on Sunday, August 21, 2016. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Nationwide #BlackFriday protest vs. Marcos burial set today

Despite the heavy downpour of rain expected today, thousands of activists and Martial Law victims are expected to join the “Black Friday” protest action to denounce the burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes’ Cemetery.

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Read more about the article Fight vs. impunity, media killings must not end—NUJP Davao
Members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines in Davao City light candles for the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre in a candle lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The activity is held to commemorate the massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao seven years ago which claimed the lives of 58 people, including 32 media workers. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Fight vs. impunity, media killings must not end—NUJP Davao

Keep the flame burning and fight against impunity and journalist killings. This was the rallying call of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Davao City Chapter as the group commemorated Wednesday the seventh year of the Ampatuan Massacre.

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Read more about the article National rage vs. Marcos burial set on Nov. 25
University of the Philippines Diliman students protest the sneaky hero’s honor given by the state to former President Ferdinand Marcos. (photo by Manila Today)

National rage vs. Marcos burial set on Nov. 25

A multisectoral anti-Marcos burial mass action will welcome President Rodrigo Duterte on Nov. 25, Friday upon his return from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in Peru.

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Read more about the article #MarcosNoHero: Marcos’ sneaky hero’s burial sparks anger, protests
Martial law victims who are members of the Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto staged a rally condemning the decision of the Supreme Court to allow the hero's burial for former president Ferdinand Marcos in San Pedro Street, Davao City on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

#MarcosNoHero: Marcos’ sneaky hero’s burial sparks anger, protests

The surprise burial of late dictator and former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Friday, Nov. 18, has angered anti-Marcos groups, calling such move as an affront to democracy and insult to the victims of Martial Law.

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