Filipino students shave heads to protest alleged corruption

bikyamasr Monday 27th February, 2012

Head shaving has become a sign of protest in Philippines. Manila (dpa) - Five male students and a female former student of a Philippine state university on Monday had their heads shaved in protest against alleged corruption in the school's student council. The protest was held inside the campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, w...

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I salute these five male students and a famale protesting against corruption for their action. They are the examples for our youngs. They may become the leader for tomorrow at mawala ng corrupt. Sila ang pagasa ng bayan.

pinoycano - 1 year ago

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