Bring Duterte to justice, hold Marcos accountable! Progressive organizations and democratic parties gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on December 10 to mark the 76th International Human Rights Day. They exposed the dire human rights situation in the country under two consecutive regimes. Protesters burned an effigy called “Mamamayan vs Kasamaan at Kadiliman” (Citizen vs Evil and Darkness) symbolizing the corruption of Marcos and Duterte. Similar actions took place in Bicol, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, and Baguio.

Impeach Sara!, cries youth at Quezon City rally. Members of Anakbayan in Quezon City protested on December 8 to call for the ouster of Sara Duterte as vice president. They also demanded the accountability of former president Rodrigo Duterte for his crimes against the youth and the people, and held Ferdinand Marcos Jr responsible for his inept and corrupt governance.

DepEd official in NCR sued. Public schools teachers in NCR picketed before the Ombudsman’s office in Quezon City on December 10 and filed an administrative case against Superintendent Rita E. Riddle. The case of grave misconduct and gross abuse of authority was filed against Riddle following her harassment and intimidation of teachers. The case is based on her harassment of over 200 teachers’ protest on May 15.