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Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000–15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13.
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Mendiola massacre
1987 mass killing of political protesters in Manila
The Mendiola massacre was an incident that took place on Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, Philippines on January 22, 1987, in which state security forces violently dispersed a farmers' march to Malacañang Palace in protest for the slow pace of government action on land…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Malacañang Palace
Official residence and principal workplace of the president of the Philippines
Malacañang Palace, officially known as Malacañán Palace, is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the Philippines. It is located in the Manila district of San Miguel, along Jose Laurel Street, though it is commonly associated with nearby Mendiola…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Manila
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