Protesters condemn foreign intervention on Independence Day

Various progressive groups marched on Kalaw Avenue, Manila, on Independence Day to condemn foreign intervention and assert Philippine sovereignty.

Protesters highlighted concerns about the United States' influence on the country's affairs and the ongoing tension between the Philippines and China.

The rallyists, numbering around 300 according to the Manila Police District, specifically criticized what they described as foreign domination in politics and economics.

One statement from Bayan secretary-general Mong Palatino decried the presence of American soldiers in Philippine camps and foreign interference in the West Philippine Sea.

The groups called for genuine freedom, asserting that it is compromised as long as foreign powers dictate the nation's path and control its resources.