Policemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTEPolicemen block protesters commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the country near Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Sept. 21, 2024, while a black tarpaulin is seen along University Avenue at the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN AND JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE