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As the country commemorates Independence Day, Filipino progressives said they have had enough of only seeing it on paper when in reality, freedom has been scant if not trampled upon under the Duterte administration.
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“Today, 11 members of the League have been arrested in Zambales, and at least 14 in Cebu,” the group said in a statement on Saturday.
Eleven members of the LFS were arrested for allegedly breaking social distancing protocols in Castillejos town, Zambales.
The individuals were intercepted at a checkpoint in Barangay Del Pilar after failing to provide “authorized documents for travel” and “identification documents,” according to the Philippine Army 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion.
Meanwhile, according to the National Union of Students of the Philippines, at least 14 individuals were arrested in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu for violating social distancing protocols during the Mayo Uno protest.
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On Labor Day, workers demand urgent economic relief
Women workers demand cash aid to tide them over during this crisis. (Photo by Carlo Manalansan / Bulatlat)
“If he has no plans of giving much-needed and much-deserved cash aid for the workers and the people, it is better for Duterte to just resign.”
By EMILY VITAL
MANILA Gina Escobar, 52, had been doing odd jobs since the pandemic began. She used to be a house helper but when lockdown was imposed in March 2020, her employer for 11 years let her go.
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