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Human rights advocates mark Philippines Independence Day, Manila - 12 Jun 2022
A banner with a message of resistance to Martial Law is laid out on the grounds of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani (Monument of Heroes) on Independence Day in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2022. Human rights groups marked the 124th Independence Day of the Philippines by honoring victims of the country's Martial Law years under the late president Ferdinand Marcos. Survivors expressed calls for vigilance in defending human rights as the late president's son, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., is set to become the next president after winning in the 09 May national elections.