"Day of Protest"
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
September 20, 2017 7:47am CST
Tomorrow is the 45 anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines by the late President Ferdinand Marcos. He was thrown out of power in a political uprising in February 1986.
Just do not know why the present administration dubbed the day as "Day of Protest." Just amazing!
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
Because people were going to protest anyway. He was probably just being practical.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
I heard that it is not a holiday tomorrow but it was declared as day of protest. What is the difference?
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
20 Sep 17
Well..because it`s really a protest 
and I hope you still know the real reason behind it 
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
22 Sep 17
@acelawrites ..It should be declared since it`s a reminder..Always remember, They`re human beings and not perfect. So, They needed to be reminded of some important events that had happened along time ago and might happen again 
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
It is indeed odd that our government had to declare it.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
It was not declared as an official holiday, only those working in government and public schools were covered by this declaration.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
It was a "historical" moment, though there were pros and cons on that event. At least peace reigned during that event.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
But thanks to those people who are active and spare their time and effort to go and air grievances which affect a lot of us. (I mean the "genuine" activists).
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