MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of protesters staged public demonstrations on Monday to amplify the nation’s grievances during the fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. Progressive groups from the labor, health, and other sectors assembled at 7a.m in Quezon City before marching along Commonwealth Avenue for their Sona ng Sambayanan program. Militant group, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan estimated that around 15,000 joined their protest. Among those who joined is labor leader Leody De Guzman, firmly opposing the proposed United States (US)-led Pax Silica Project in New Clark City, Tarlac. “The dynastic government is just ripping […]...Keep on reading: People’s Sona: No to Pax Silica, fair wages, labor rights