19 Aug 2019 | 09:54 AM UTC
Philippines: Nationwide anti-government protests scheduled August 19-20
Various groups call nationwide anti-government protests August 19-20; heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions expected
Event
Various organizations representing rural workers, students, religious figures, and indigenous people are calling for nationwide protests on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20, to denounce the recent violence in the country and the perceived government inaction in addressing the issue.
On August 19, rural workers are set to protest in Laguna as well as at Camp Crame, Camp Aguinaldo, and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) main office in Quezon City.
On August 20, various groups will hold protests in Bicol province, notably in Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, and Masbate. Furthermore, students from the University of the Philippines are planning to stage a walkout on the same day in Quezon City, with a march expected to start at 11:30 (local time) at Palma Hall, before heading to Mendiola and Liwasang Bonifacio.
A heightened security presence, along with transportation disruptions, are to be expected in the vicinity of all demonstration sites on both days.
Advice
Individuals in the Philippines are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities
