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my toxic trait is constantly imagining how a new bag will fix all my problems (but of course we're waiting for a big sale)

feat: local brand blanc nué with their customisable bags -- straps and bags are interchangeable and smaller bags can be attached to bigger ones

they participate in a lot of fairs around #manila so you're probably gonna see them around somewhere too!

Today in Labor History January 22, 1987: Philippine security forces opened fire on a crowd of 10,000–15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 18, in the Mendiola Massacre. The protesters were mostly farmers, workers and students demanding land reform from President Corazon Aquino.

/ Anniversary of Gaza war draws thousands of anti-War protesters around the world

As diplomacy has failed to secure a ceasefire deal in Gaza, 40,000 anti-War demonstrators marched in . Thousands marched in , , and . Protesters oppose Israel's Gaza actions, worry about spreading conflict.

reuters.com/world/middle-east/

Media outlets continue to label anti-war demonstrators as "pro-Palestinian protesters". However, the focus of these protests is opposition to war in general, particularly U.S. proxy conflicts in the Middle East carried out by Israel. For many is acting with impunity like a criminal state or terrorist organization.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

@palestine
@israel

Today in Labor History January 30, 1970: 20,000 people rioted in Manila. They were protesting the regime of US-backed dictator Ferdinand Marcos after his State of the Nation address. Over 2,000 attempted to storm the US embassy chanting “Down with imperialism!” Riot police and soldiers beat protesters with truncheons and rifle butts. At least 50 people were hospitalized and at least six died. Riots continued throughout the year. They were part of the First Quarter Storm.

Today in Labor History October 1, 1971: Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila, considered by many to be one of the best and most brutal boxing matches ever. As many as 1 billion people watched the fight. Before the fight, Ali declared that the watch would be a "a killa and a thrilla and a chilla, when I get that gorilla in Manila."