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Philippine Independence Day commemoration marred by protests against anti-terrorism bill

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Quezon City, Jun 12 (EFE/EPA).- Hundreds of people held a protest on Independence Day in Metro Manila against the controversial anti-terrorism bill that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations, which see it as an attempt to silence dissidents and suppress political activism.Philippines on Friday marked the 122nd anniversary of its independence from Spain, with a commemorative event at the Luneta Park in Manila that was limited to only ten attendees as a prevention against against the spread of coronavirus. (Camera: ROLEX DELA PENA).SHOT LIST: PROTESTERS AT THE GRAND MAÑANITA PROTEST HELD ON INDEPENDENCE DAY IN QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES.

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