to the May First Movement.
The situation facing the working population in the countryside is no better. So low living stancards that entire tamilies. including young children, ala forced work.
Such enduring conditions continue to fuel the mass movement. In the six months since the overthrow of Marcos strike action was twice period of the previous year.
Enrile Ramos favour cracking down on the mass movement and cultall. democratic rights. According to Cesar Baguba, liaison officer of the Philippines National Democratic Front they would like to do this without a coup, turnin‹ no a meer 'queen' while they take real eliminate powel "radical' elements from the government. But a coup attempt is clearly a serious option.
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