Rice Protest Gallery Militant group led by Bayan commemorates the anniversary of Martial Law on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Liwasang Bonifacio. In September 1972 Marcos declared Martial Law, claiming that it was the last defense against the rising disorder caused by increasingly violent student demonstrations, the alleged threats of communist insurgency by the new Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), and the Muslim separatist movement of the Moro National Liberation Front. DANNY PATA By Danny Pata September 22, 2023, 1:15 am Militant groups led by Bayan protest the continued rise of rice prices and other commodities on Thursday at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila, timing their activity on the 51st anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. Danny Pata Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. TagsBayanLiwanag Bonifacio LATEST NEWS Senators push for Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes bill amid fresh China threats Macon Ramos-Araneta - May 19, 2024, 1:21 pm Marcos backs investigation into China’s alleged wiretapping of high-ranking military official Charles Dantes - May 19, 2024, 8:48 am Marcos: China’s latest action on WPS is “completely unacceptable” Charles Dantes - May 19, 2024, 8:29 am Marcos orders review of PMA curriculum Charles Dantes - May 18, 2024, 3:23 pm Popular Articles Mobile just got real: Activision brings Call of Duty Warzone Mobile to the court with unique basketball cooperation Villar calls for urgent action to control growing population of stray animals Senators push for Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes bill amid fresh China threats NCAA Season 99 volleyball finals airs on GTV this Sunday