Oblation Run

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Oblation Run returns in UP Diliman (Philstar.com)

After several years of postponement, naked runners once again took part in the traditional Oblation Run at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, ...

“Instead of focusing on industrialization, promotion of domestic industries and real land reform, the Marcos Jr. “While it is a result of the unity and collective action of the people, they have only changed the face of a decaying system that is slowly killing the Filipino people – a system that fills us with ‘hope,’ ” APO said. In its statement, the fraternity also underscored the need to accept the “bitter reality” that the two EDSA People Power uprisings – which led to the ouster of two presidents, including the elder Marcos – failed to deliver on their promises.

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Oblation Run returns after a 2-year halt (Manila Bulletin)

Members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) fraternity from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman held their first-ever Oblation Run after a 2-year halt due ...

This year’s protest is focused on the group’s opposition to the Marcoses’ return to Malacañang, academic freedom, inflation, labor, and wage issues. 17 at the UP Diliman campus, Quezon City. Oblation Run, typically held in December, is an annual protest where APO members from UP campuses present their stances on different social issues such as climate change, poverty, corruption, disaster preparedness, and others.

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UP oblation run resumes after a 3-year hiatus (INQUIRER.net)

After a three-year halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oblation Run returned to the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman on Friday with the theme ...

While we do other services, this is one of our highest forms of service,” said Papa. “It seems like the new regime of Bongbong Marcos Jr. Around 15 members of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity (APO) ran naked around the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Hall with masks concealing their identities while carrying protest placards.

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