Occupy Mendiola rally – 7 December. Workers and students were protesting on Mendiola bridge against the demolitions of poor people’s houses, low wages, the non distribution of Luisita lands, and the cuts in budget for social services like health and education.
Mendiola bridge is a traditional area for protest rallies. But the Philippine government can’t listen to criticism, and the police attacked. More than 50 people were injured, including Cherry Clemente, ANAKPAWIS General Secretary, and Elmer Labog Chairperson of the KMU Labour Centre.
Five union leaders are still in jail and some have been charged with sedition. In an International Human Rights Day statement, the KMU has stated that this is just the latest human rights violation since the current government took office. More here.
Occupy Mendiola rally – 7 December. Workers and students were protesting on Mendiola bridge against the demolitions of poor people’s houses, low wages, the non distribution of Luisita lands, and the cuts in budget for social services like health and education.
Mendiola bridge is a traditional area for protest rallies. But the Philippine government can’t listen to criticism, and the police attacked. More than 50 people were injured, including Cherry Clemente, ANAKPAWIS General Secretary, and Elmer Labog Chairperson of the KMU Labour Centre.
Five union leaders are still in jail and some have been charged with sedition. In an International Human Rights Day statement, the KMU has stated that this is just the latest human rights violation since the current government took office. More here.
