Thirty-five years after the Philippines toppled a dictator, Vice President Leni Robredo believes only the “collective resolve” of Filipinos can defeat today's threats to the nation's democracy.
“Today, 35 years after, we renew our faith in this fundamental truth of EDSA: That our people, standing united, can never be defeated. We affirm this truth, even as we acknowledge that the promise of EDSA has not yet been completely fulfilled,” said the Vice President in a statement. This is a jab against the clan of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr, which has spent the past decades
The Vice President herself faced an electoral protest filed by Marcos’ only son and namesake Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. But after over 4 years of litigation, the Supreme Courtdemocracy continues to be threatened under President Rodrigo DuterteDuterte has created a climate of fear by threatening institutions meant to check his power and have intensified his crackdown on critics by signing the controversial anti-terrorism law.
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