An art installation at the University of the Philippines depicting the barricades made by students during the Diliman Commune uprising of 1971. Photo: University of the Philippines/Pol Torente
In the Philippines, ‘Diliman Commune’ a renewed symbol of resistance 50 years on
- The eight-day uprising on a University of the Philippines’ campus looked to challenge the authority of soon-to-be dictator Ferdinand Marcos
- It ended before protesters’ demands were met, but its repercussions can still be felt – and are becoming ever more relevant under Rodrigo Duterte
An art installation at the University of the Philippines depicting the barricades made by students during the Diliman Commune uprising of 1971. Photo: University of the Philippines/Pol Torente
