Manila Protesters Clash With Police Near US Embassy
Defense Minister Juan Enrile and Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces Fidel Ramos defected from the government last Friday. Protesters called for higher wages and an end to the conflict in the Middle East. Participants burnt effigies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Philippine President Fernando Marcos. Activist Mary Ann Castillo stated that rising prices in the Philippines have been exacerbated by the Iran conflict. A crowd also attempted to enter a hospital where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old indigenous girl was being treated following a beating by a mob. Thousands of Filipino activists held a protest in Manila to mark Labor Day. The broadcast called for calm across the community following recent events. They claim the Iran conflict has exacerbated domestic inflation by driving crude oil and gasoline prices up by more than 100%.
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“Tonight in Manila, fires are burning on the streets. My dear people, this is a very... We saw the people, they were not afraid.”
“Minister Enrily and General Ramos have expressed their position with respect to the legitimacy of the government. We appeal to our people to pray for a just and peaceful resolution of this crisis.”
“The abrupt defection last Friday of the Defense Minister Juan Enrile and the Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces, Fidel Ramos. They claimed they had to act before President Marcos arrested them.”
“Tonight in Manila fires are burning on the streets around the corner from Mr. Marcos presidential palace. President Marcos is at the presidential palace with loyal troops while the rebel troops are at Camp Crame about seven miles to the east.”
“seized by rebels and the Catholic run Radio very tense attack today arrest the Marcos's was leaked to the president exposing Senator Harnassan and his men.”
“Larger groups are holding a rally in Manila as President Fernando Marcos Jr. vows better jobs and protections, and they are renewing calls for a daily minimum wage hike, the expansion of income tax exemptions and the arrest of corruption government.”
“elsewhere in Asia, May Day is being marked with rallies and protests in the Philippines. Larger groups are holding a rally in Manila as President Fernando Marcos Jr. vows better jobs and protections, and they are renewing calls for a daily minimum wage hike, the expansion of income tax exemptions and the arrest of corruption government.”
“В столиці Філіппін, Манілі, робітники вимагають підвищення зарплат, здержання податків і скандують проти зростання цін на енергоносії.”
“In the Philippine capital of Manila, large numbers of people marched to demand higher corporate wages and tax cuts. Some people also raised anti-war and anti-US flags, protesting that the Iran war has led to a rise in the cost of living.”
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