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Youth activists staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 calling on China to stop encroaching on Philippine waters. Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News

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Youth activists staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City

Michael Delizo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1718087363070GPwz4zDbwAA2kIv.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Youth activists staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 calling on China to stop encroaching on Philippine waters. Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted" style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Youth activists staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 calling on China to stop encroaching on Philippine waters. <em>Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News</em></span><em> </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Youth activists and fishermen on Tuesday staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City, calling on China to stop encroaching on Philippine waters ahead of the commemoration of Independence Day.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/9/marcos-underscores-need-to-protect-ph-sovereignty-ahead-of-independence-day-1924">• Marcos underscores need to protect territory, sovereignty ahead of PH’s 126th Independence Day</a></div><p>The protesters marched around Makati City and converged in front of the Chinese consulate on Gil Puyat Avenue for speeches and singing of nationalistic songs, including the social media hit “Pilipiin Mo Ang Pilipinas,” while waving Philippine flags and chanting “China Layas” (China get out) and “Atin Ito” (This is ours).</p><p>“Mama, sorry. I love you, Ma! Uwi agad ako (I&#x27;ll go home later),” Bulacan college student Glaidel Hernandez Santos told ABS-CBN News’ camera, admitting she did not ask her mother’s permission to attend the rally.</p><p>“Nakikiisa ako sa mga kabataang Pilipino, Ma. Gusto ko pong makiisa sa mga kabataang Pilipino para sa paglaban natin, para sa pag-aksyon natin,&quot; Santos added.</p><p>(I want to join my fellow Filipino youth in this protest.)</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/9/kawit-prepares-for-126th-independence-day-1836">PHOTO: Kawit prepares for 126th Independence Day</a></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1718087419092GPwz4zEasAEIgZb.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted"><em>Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Meanwhile, Jayson Ocfemia said the youth should be involved in the West Philippine Sea issue as the generation who would inherit the country’s natural resources.</p><p>“Nandito po ang mga kabataan nakikiisa, lalo na ang LGBT… mahalaga po na maging involved tayo dahil lahat tayo makikinabang dito,” Ocfemia said.</p><p>(The LGBT youth is one with these activists. We need to be more involved in this issue.)</p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3055980"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/10/doj-offers-free-legal-aid-at-rizal-park-ahead-of-independence-day-1113" id="isPasted">• DOJ offers free legal aid at Rizal Park ahead of Independence Day</a></div><p>Stephen Philip Pusuga said the younger generation should continue to fight for the country’s independence to honor the sacrifices of its heroes.</p><p>The rally was also attended by Atin Ito Coalition co-convenor Rafaela David and New Masinloc Fishermen Association President Leonardo Cuaresma, who led the recent civilian convoy mission at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/16/-atin-ito-coalition-claims-victory-after-resupply-mission-1420">• &#x27;Atin Ito coalition&#x27; claims victory after resupply mission</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7AT-QoqI5eI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Youth activists and fishermen on Tuesday staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City.</p>

Youth activists and fishermen on Tuesday staged a protest at the Chinese consulate in Makati City.

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Youth, fishers slam China's encroachment in West PH Sea ahead of Independence Day

Michael Delizo,

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Published Jun 11, 2024 03:06 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 11, 2024 03:09 PM PHT

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