Protesters in Cebu end rally by throwing tomatoes at Duterte posters

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CDNTopStories: Instead of ripping posters of President Rodrigo Duterte, protesters in Cebu City threw tomatoes on them to conclude a rally which they organized to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25, 2020.

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Tomatoes were thrown at posters of President Rodrigo Duterte during a gathering organized by militant groups here on Tuesday morning, February 25, 2020, to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. | CDN Digital Photo by Morexette Marie Erram

Jaime Paglinawan, chairperson of Bagong Alyansa Makabayan Central Visayas, told members of the media that throwing tomatoes at the President’s posters was their way of expressing their frustration on the administration. Militants gathered at the Fuente Osmeña Circle at around 9 a.m. and walked along Osmeña Boulevard on their way to downtown Cebu City 30 minutes later.who joined the march, called for the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise, promotion of press freedom, and a stop to the alleged killings of activists and farmers. They also asked President Duterte to already resign.

Paglinawan said that their commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution was a means to also remind the public of its essence.

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