Just like back in the 1970s, members of various militant groups and their support organizations are again taking their fight into the streets of Manila to denounce the government’s imposition of martial law in Mindanao. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) secretary general Renato Reyes said on Friday that different groups decided to convene in Mendiola to voice out their strong opposition in martial law. We condemn in no uncertain terms the attacks of the Maute group against the civilians of Marawi,” Reyes said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENTOther groups joining the sentiments of Bayan were people’s rights advocate Karapatan and Suara Bangsamoro, a Mindanao-based war survivor organization. Participants are encouraged to wear black t- shirts to show their condemnation of martial law.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 26, 2017 06:36 UTC