On this day January 22 1987, Philippine security forces opened fire on an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 demonstrators near Malacañang Palace in Manila. The protest, made up largely of farmers and supporters, was centered on demands for land reform and broader social change, and the violence resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
The incident became one of the most tragic political moments of the late 1980s, drawing international attention and intensifying debate over government authority...
