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Mendiola massacre

1987 in the PhilippinesAgrarian politicsFilmed killingsHistory of ManilaHistory of the Philippines (1986–present)
Massacres in the PhilippinesPolitical repression in the PhilippinesPresidency of Corazon AquinoProtest-related deathsUse Philippine English from March 2023Use mdy dates from March 2023

The Mendiola massacre was an incident that took place in Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, Philippines on January 22, 1987, in which state security forces under President Corazon Aquino violently dispersed a farmers' march to Malacañang Palace in protest for the lack of government action on land reform. Calls for just and comprehensive land reforms to President Aquino were unheeded. The turbulent turn of events sparked rallies and demonstrations taken part by farmers, workers, and students protesting the injustice. According to reports of survivors, riot personnel disguised as civilians opened fire on unarmed protesters killing at least 12 and injuring 51 protesters.

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Mendiola massacre
E. Mendiola Street, Manila Quiapo (Third District)

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E. Mendiola Street
1005 Manila, Quiapo (Third District)
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