Smarter News Now
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Email Whitelisting
No Result
View All Result
  • Top News
  • Economy News
  • Forex News
  • Investing News
  • Stock News
  • Politics News
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Top News
  • Economy News
  • Forex News
  • Investing News
  • Stock News
  • Politics News
  • Editor’s Pick
No Result
View All Result
Smarter News Now
No Result
View All Result
Home Investing News

Bayan coalition to present ‘people’s demands’ during SONA protest rally

by
July 24, 2022
in Investing News
0
Bayan coalition to present ‘people’s demands’ during SONA protest rally
0
SHARES
13
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
A VISUAL artist of Bayan works on a 12-foot effigy of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. titled “Mad in Malacañang,” which the group will destroy during its protest rally on July 25 when the Philippine’s new leader delivers his first State of the Nation Address. — BAYAN FACEBOOK PAGE

PROGRESSIVE groups under the Bayan coalition are set to hold protest actions during the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday, after they struggled to secure permits from authorities. 

Bayan announced at the weekend that it has been allowed by the Quezon City government to march from Elliptical Road along Commonwealth Avenue up to Tandang Sara corner from 9:00 am to 12:00 nn.  

Bayan, which was founded during the martial law regime of Mr. Marcos’ late father, and its allied organizations thanked Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte-Alimurung for intervening and finding a middle ground after they challenged the police’s ban on SONA rallies along the entire stretch of Commonwealth Avenue.   

It is the local government that has the power to issue permits, not the police, they said. 

“We look forward to a peaceful SONA protest and enjoin the public to take part in the annual event to raise the most urgent people’s demands,” Bayan said in a statement.  

Aside from Bayan-led groups, Sanlakas, another progressive umbrella, was also allowed by authorities to march along Commonwealth Avenue.   

The local police lead by Elmo DG. San Diego has reminded protesters that burning of effigies, a militant tradition in yearly SONA, would not be allowed.  

On the other hand, pro-Marcos groups will gather near the venue of Mr. Marcos’ first state address.   

“We cannot help but point out the double-standards of the PNP (Philippine National Police) in allowing pro-Marcos groups to assemble at Batasan Road, after earlier recommending the denial of a rally permit for Bayan in the same area,” Bayan said.   

“There is still a long way to go before the people can truly realize the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression free from fascist impositions,” it said. “It is up to the people to continue asserting their rights amid all attempts to suppress them.”  

Anakpawis Party-list, which is joining the protest activities, said they do not expect Mr. Marcos to recognize the “real state” of the poor during his address, especially farmers and fisherfolk, but stressed that problems in the agricultural sector could not be ignored if the country were to improve production and achieve food security.   

“We are sure that it will not be mentioned again in this SONA that many farmers do not have their own land, and worse, are even being evicted from farms,” Anakpawis National President Ariel B. Casilao said in Filipino in a statement at the weekend.  

The political group, which advocates for labor and other marginalized sectors, said the persistent poverty among farmers is rooted in poor governance and corruption.   

“The call of the local farmers and fishermen is simple, respect their rights to land, fisheries and livelihood, and help them develop production so that the country can achieve self-sufficiency and self-reliance, so that we no longer have to rely on food importations from other countries,” Mr. Casilao said.  

He also reiterated proposals put forward earlier by farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, such as the issuance of an executive order against the conversion of agricultural lands devoted to or suitable for the production of staple food crops, a review of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, to certify as urgent food self-sufficiency bills, the allocation of at least 10% of the national budget to agriculture and food production, among others. — Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Alyssa Nicole O. Tan

ShareTweetPin

Related Posts

Stocks decline on profit taking, recession fears
Investing News

Stocks decline on profit taking, recession fears

August 23, 2022
Peso climbs vs dollar as RTB offer starts
Investing News

Peso climbs vs dollar as RTB offer starts

August 23, 2022
PNR cancels bids for 3 projects after finding them ‘non-feasible’
Investing News

PNR cancels bids for 3 projects after finding them ‘non-feasible’

August 23, 2022
Senate grills Rodriguez on approval procedures for sugar import order
Investing News

Senate grills Rodriguez on approval procedures for sugar import order

August 23, 2022
Trade dep’t expecting sugar price monitoring report by Friday
Investing News

Trade dep’t expecting sugar price monitoring report by Friday

August 23, 2022
Fisherfolk seek halt to reclamation on municipal fisheries
Investing News

Fisherfolk seek halt to reclamation on municipal fisheries

August 23, 2022
Next Post
Marcos unlikely to mention human rights in first address — analysts

Marcos unlikely to mention human rights in first address — analysts

Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free.
Email Address *
Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!
 

Recommended

PHL metallic minerals output value rises sharply to P112.66B in first half 

PHL metallic minerals output value rises sharply to P112.66B in first half 

August 18, 2022
BSP signals key rate hike to fight global spillovers

BSP signals key rate hike to fight global spillovers

July 15, 2022
Flash mobs and YouTubers boost India anti-coal mining protests

Flash mobs and YouTubers boost India anti-coal mining protests

August 23, 2022
Total approved foreign investment pledges

Total approved foreign investment pledges

August 16, 2022
The root of all evil

The root of all evil

July 21, 2022
British chamber calls on PHL to ratify RCEP trade agreement

British chamber calls on PHL to ratify RCEP trade agreement

July 18, 2022
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Email Whitelisting

Copyright © 2022 SmarterNewsNow.
All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: SmarterNewsNow.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice.
The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Email Whitelisting
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Thank You

Copyright © 2020 SmarterNewsNow. All Rights Reserved.