Bayan condemns Marcos’ ‘biggest mass arrest in a single day’

Inquirer.net - Nov 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) President Renato Reyes has condemned the series of apprehensions against protesters on Sunday, describing it as the “biggest mass arrest in a single day” under the administration of Pres. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Various groups earlier this Sunday held protests to oppose the anticipated visit of United States

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