The Bloody Mendiola Massacre Took Place 32 Years Ago Today

Black Thursday happened 32 years ago. Until now, farmers have yet to receive the fairness that they’ve been asking for.

The media used to dub it “Black Thursday.” Now, it’s referred to as the “Mendiola Massacre,” a diplomatic protest that turned into a bloody mess and became infamous around the world, especially since it followed another international headliner: the People Power Revolution.

Today is the 32nd anniversary of the Mendiola Massacre, and the memories are still fresh.

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