To mark President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ 100th day in office militant groups protested along Recto Avenue and Mendiola Street in Manila on Saturday.
BAYAN, Kilusang Mayo Uno, and other progressive groups walked from the Mendiola Peace Arch to Claro M. Recto Avenue with banners and placards that stated their grievances and appeals to the government.
“The past 100 days have been more about posturing, rhetoric, and image-building rather than actual problem-solving,” BAYAN said in a statement.
“Mr. Marcos has exhibited a knack for lavish living amid an economic crisis and a stubborn refusal to be held accountable for this. Demands for transparency are dismissed as irrelevant. Meanwhile, in-fighting appears to affect the administration as we see early exits, resignations, and unfilled cabinet positions.”
The groups also protested against the continued killings of journalists and activists, the imposition of a climate of fear through red-tagging and terrorist labeling, and the suppression of free speech and association.
“If this were the F1 Grand Prix, it is a sad race to the bottom for our country,” it added.
Kilusang Mayo Uno also called for an increase in workers’ wages, regular work, and for social services.
“Hindi tayo magpapatinag sa mga atake ng estado! Tuloy ang ating laban para sa sahod, trabaho, at karapatan!” it said. — DVM, GMA News
Militant groups protest along Mendiola to mark Marcos’ 100 days in office
Source: Balita News
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