Civilians often rally because they want the government to hear their struggle. There are instances when these movements turn into tragedy when the civilians and the government fail to meet a certain agreement. It results into casualties and damages which create stronger barriers between the administration and these people who are crying for reform.
However, the recent rally conducted by farmers from Tagum City happened peacefully when President Rodrigo Duterte himself approached the rallyists and listened to their plea. These civilians who gathered along the roads of Mendiola were reported to have been protesting against the Lapanday Food Corp. which was allegedly abusing the rights of these farmland owners.
In a video posted by Facebook users MJ Mondejar Dagcuta and Prince Evidente Golez, the president asked the rallyists, “Handa na ba kayong magrebolusyon?”. This has urged the farmers to openly discuss their struggles with him. In return, the president promised that he will do what he can in order for these revolutionaries to obtain their rights.
The president even became accommodating to the farmers as he invited them to have their dinner at the Manila Hotel. He reminded them to not engage in any illegal drug activities as he will not be hesitant to eliminate anyone who would be an agent in proliferating illegal drugs.
The president initially declared in his previous speeches that he will be urging the oligarchs or rich businessmen in the country to pay appropriate amount of taxes and monetary obligations in the country. He has been vocal as well in asking the Supreme Court to stop issuing Temporary Restraining Orders in favor of these oligarchs. Furthermore, he reiterated that the government will do everything to stop corruption in its different forms.
Source : tnp
