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#DefendPressFreedom #FightTyranny Living in the dark. A martial law baby’s story. (Thread)
The newspapers disappeared and the television went on the blink when I was in grade 3. Dad didn’t know how to explain events to kids who had learned early to be news junkies.
Why? we kids asked. How will we know what’s happening?
Dad, a journalist, groped for answers. He said Marcos could be hiding something or wanted to do things he wanted to keep secret.
Something bad? we asked.
Bad things?
We learned anyway from the people who came daily to consult with our parents.
Of people disappearing.
Of men strung up on poles as a warning to others fighting for the right to own land.
Of officials stealing public funds.
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LOOK: Police are seen in different areas around UP Cebu, including the waiting shed. Groups are expected to protest #JunkTerrorBill at 10am in the area.

#JunkTerrorBillNow
#FightTyranny

Photos from Anakbayan Cebu
UPDATE: A SWAT team has arrived in the vicinity. The protest has already started.

#JunkTerrorBill
#JunkTerrorBillNow
ALERT: Protesters were told they'd be given 5 minutes to stop the protest. Otherwise, the police will forcefully disperse them.

#JunkTerrorBill
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