Various groups led by the Gabriela Women’s Party commemorated the International Women’s Day last March 8 by holding a program in Liwasan Bonifacio and Mendiola in Manila.

Huge effigies depicting the Filipino woman were displayed at the earlier program in Liwasan Bonifacio, Manila.
Huge effigies depicting the Filipino woman were displayed at the earlier program in Liwasan Bonifacio. Photo by Max Santiago

 

Groups hang flowers in solidarity with women fighting for their rights. Photo by Conrad Panelo
Supporters hang flowers in solidarity with women fighting for their rights. Photo by Conrad Panelo
Women's groups marched from Bonifacio Shrine to Mendiola during the International Women's Day, March 8.
Women groups later marched from Liwasan Bonifacio to Mendiola. Photo by Max Santiago
Protesters also carried an effigy of President Noynoy Aquino to Mendiola. The group called on the President to step down from office following controversial issues on the Disbursement Acceleration Program and the Mamasapano incident. Photo by Max Santiago
Protesters also carried an effigy of President Noynoy Aquino to Mendiola. Protesters called for the President’s ouster following controversial issues hounding his administration, such as the Disbursement Acceleration Program and the botched Mamasapano operation. Photo by Max Santiago
Groups symbolically dragged down President's, a symbol of his downfall.
Groups symbolically dragged down President’s effigy, a symbol of his downfall. Photo by Manila Today
By nighttime, women groups culminated the program by lighting up torches. Photo by Conrad Panelo
By nighttime, women groups culminated the program by lighting up torches and raising their fists high in the air, a resounding dedication to continue the fight. Photo by Conrad Panelo

 

 

 

 

 

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