He said the concessions the authorities were giving to the protesters this year were their way of saying they were one with the people in celebrating the Duterte administration’s promise of change. ADVERTISEMENTA welcome change: the protest stretch has been extended by 600 meters, so the protesters can march up to St. Peter’s Church, where they can hold their program. Renato Reyes, secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, told the Inquirer in an interview yesterday the protesters welcomed the changes. Security forcesBut there will be security forces there, and no fewer than in previous years, he said. Eleazar gave assurance that the security forces would not starve on duty this year, as food would be served on time.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 23, 2016 19:07 UTC