On Sunday, activist groups with Bagong Alyansang Makabayan announced they will hold Aquino accountable for his alleged negligence in running the nation, GMA News’ Steve Dailisan reported on “Balitanghali.”
One activist wore a mask of Aquino and posed for a mock mug shot, for supposed criminal charges for failing to keep the prices of basic goods and fuel low, for a slow and selective probe of the P10-billion pork barrel scam, and for the negligence of victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
Aquino is to deliver his SONA before a joint session of Congress at the House of Representatives complex in Quezon City on July 28.
Farmers picket Aquino house
Earlier Sunday, a farmers’ group picketed Aquino’s private residence in Quezon City and burned him in efficy.
The farmers carrying placards denouncing Aquino as being pro-landlord marched to Aquino’s Times Street house before noon, radio dzBB’s Manny Vargas reported.
Anti-riot police from the Metro Manila police office were deployed to the area and barred the activists from getting near the house
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The protesters held their program at the corner of Times and West 4th streets in Quezon City instead.
— Joel Locsin/JDS, GMA News
