Protests

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Actions on Marcos’ third year. On June 30, national democratic organizations marched to Mendiola in Manila to condemn and hold the Marcos regime accountable on the occasion of its third year in power. They denounced the regime’s subservience to US imperialism, its oppressive policies, fascist repression, and ineffective governance. Similar protests took place in Baguio City and Iloilo City.

Picket against SkyCable layoffs. On June 24, the SkyCable Supervisors, Professionals/Technical Employees Union (SSPTEU) held a picket in front of the company in Quezon City to oppose the layoffs at SkyCable Corporation. At least 133 union members, aside from non-union workers, may lose their jobs.

Opposition to demolition of floating houses in Cavite. Members of Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) fisherfolk protested along the Bacoor City coast on June 24 to oppose the threatened demolition of their houses built on the sea. The demolition is set to displace more than 100 families. The demolition is linked to the planned 420-hectare reclamation project of Frabelle Fishing Corporation and the local government.

Protests