#AcademicBreakNow in Baguio. Four universities in Baguio City implemented an academic break in line with students’ demand. According to the students, they need a break due to the amount and heavy load of school requirements. The campaign culminated in a protest of 400 students and teachers of Saint Louis University on November 1. The academic break was scheduled on November 2 to 8.
Duterte’s spokesman heckled in the US. Patrons of a restaurant and activists based in the US heckled Harry Roque, spokesman of Rodrigo Duterte, on October 30. Roque was in New York to lobby for his nomination to a seat in the International Law Commission, a formation which helps develop international laws. He was called a “war criminal” and “ostentatious” by the activists.
Anti-privatization campaign in Cebu. The People’s Coalition against Privatization-Cebu protested in front of the city hall on October 27 to oppose the impending privatization of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District. The coalition called for the defense of the right to water, sanitation and social services.
Health workers protest in Manila. Health workers of the Tondo Medical Center (TMC) in Manila protested on October 27 to demand the release of their delayed benefits. More than 10 health workers have resigned from the hospital due to the lack of protection, while being overworked and underpaid. The hospital did not receive additional budget despite the drastic increase in the number of its patients.
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