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News about last month’s coup d’etat in Myanmar prompted solidarity actions in Manila, which became more frequent after the Philippine government dissociated itself from the United Nations Human Rights Council statement expressing concern over the actions of the Tatmadaw.
The statement of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on February 12 mentioned the popularity of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi among Filipinos. “The Lady is a deeply and widely admired icon of democracy among the Filipino people who identify with her and her people, given similar struggles against tyranny in the not distant past,” the DFA statement said.
Statement of Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on the Philippines and United Nations Joint Program pia.gov.ph - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pia.gov.ph Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.