Movement Against Tyranny
June 8, 2020
Dear Friends and Compatriots,
Warm greetings of solidarity!
This June 12, Independence Day, the Movement Against Tyranny, along with various other movements, networks, organizations and individuals, are planning to hold coordinated protest actions against the draconian anti-terrorism bill which is now awaiting President Duterte’s signature.
Dubbed “June 12 Grand Mañanita,” the protest aims to provide a venue for ordinary people to show their opposition to the anti-terrorism bill and commitment to uphold our hard-won rights and freedoms. It is our hope that such protests could persuade members of Congress to initiate a repeal or amendment to their approved measure, for the Executive to not use the law’s draconian powers to clamp down on free expression and democratic dissent, or for the Supreme Court to strike it down as unconstitutional.
So far, the following activities are shaping up:
- From 9-11am – decentralized actions in schools, churches, freedom parks, etc. with strict observance of social distancing and protective health measures;
- whole day display of protest streamers in front of schools, churches, offices and buildings;
- whole day posting of messages, pictures and videos in social media using the hashtags #BawiinAngKalayaan and #JunkTerrorBill
We hope you and your institution or network can take part in any or all of these activities. We shall keep you posted on the details as they come. You may also visit the MAT Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/TheMovementPHL/ for updates.
