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Defend Negros. Various groups gathered last August 20, 2019 at the Liwasang Bonifacio for the National Day of Mourning to remember and seek justice for all the farmers and civilians killed in the province of Negros. They demand the termination of Duterte's MO 32 which paved way for the intense militarization in the provinces. 225 farmers have already been killed under the bloody Duterte regime and every day, there are news of more.
Kids of San Roque. Threats of demolition have been an issue for the community of San Roque since the year 2010 because of different projects for the formation of the Quezon City Central Business District Project. It has shrunk in size because of the numerous demolition projects that have happened over the course of nearly a decade. Until now, the community is still steadfast in fighting for their right to continue living in the community.
Panibagong krisis. Lumipat ang buong pamilya nila Nanay Amy sa Sitio Kiborosa, Quezon matapos ang 2004 landslide sa Infanta, Quezon. Ngayon, ang tahanan niya naman sa Kiborosa ang nanganganib na mawala dahil sa nakaambang konstruksyon ng Kaliwa Dam.
Maingat na nililinis ni Nanay Amy ang libingan ng kanilang mga lupang ninuno. Dito inililibing ang lahat ng kanilang mga namatay. Isang puno sa kada isang katutubo. Lahat ng katawang nasa libingang ito ay mga Dumagat maliban sa libingan ng isang namatay na Tagalog na naka-semento.
Nanay Nelly's daughter and her son looks out of the window as rain pours outside their house in Barangay Daraitan, Tanay. Their barangay will be one of the affected communitiesif the Kaliwa Dam project pushes through.
Swimming in Colors. A vendor holds the balloons that she's selling for the 2018 Chinese New Year festivities in Binondo.
Pagpupugay. Men raise their fists in honor of the 200th birth anniversary of the philosopher Karl Marx during the 2018 Mayo Uno protest.
State Apparatus. A street sweeper crosses the street in front of a barricade of policemen and policewomen during the Philippine's 119th Independence Day.
Under the scorching heat. Members of the labor sector participate in the 2018 May 1 protest under the heat of the sun.
Afternoon preparations. A group of dragon dancers rehearses their routine for the 2019 Chinese New Year festivities in Binondo, Manila.
China, out of PH waters. Militant groups gather in front of the Chinese embassy to protest against the supposed threat that China is posing to Philippine sovereignty.
Gathering atop the river. Dumagat women sit on top of the rocks of the Daraitan River. The Dumagats usually sit and rest on top of these rocks whenever there are problems that need contemplation. The Dumagat's livelihood and very existence are in danger due to the planned construction of the Kaliwa Dam by the government. There have been more Dumagats on top of these rocks during the past few weeks, according to Ka Ebong.
Pictures and placards. A protester holds photos of Marx, Lenin, and Mao as an anti-China placard hangs around his neck.
Anticipating nothing. Students of the Ateneo de Manila University gathered at the lobby of the Manuel V. Pangilinan building to watch the scheduled nation address of President Duterte dated September 21.
Pagsusumamo. A nun fervently prays as the lower house votes for the third reading of the death penalty bill.
Street watchers. Children gather in a corner as they watch an event held by the University of the Philippines unfold.
UP Pride 2018. Members of the UP Babaylan lead the celebration of the University of the Philippines' 2018 Pride March.