In photos: 122nd Independence Day ‘Grand Mañanita' at UP DilimanMANILA, Philippines — Notwithstanding rains and threats of arrest by government officials, the so-called "Grand Mañanita" organized by multi-sectoral groups persisted Friday morning at the University of the Philippines Diliman campus. RELATED: Guevarra says protests banned due to COVID-19 risk; rights lawyers argue otherwiseHundreds of demonstrators are seen in footage occupying university grounds while observing social distance. Among their calls to action amid the 122nd Independence Day is the junking of the controversial anti-terrorism bill awaiting action from President Rodrigo Duterte before being signed into law, passed into law upon inaction for 30 days, or vetoed completely or in part. RELATED: NCRPO chief hit for 'double standard' after throwing birthday party during ECQCan’t make it to the mañanita? pic.twitter.com/XsSS5PoTUU — Karapatan (@karapatan) June 12, 2020

Source: Philippine Star June 12, 2020 03:45 UTC