The University of the Philippines’ (UP) theater house Dulaang UP on Sunday apologized for allowing Irene Marcos-Araneta, daughter of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, to watch its play staged inside the campus on Friday.

About 30 students critical of the atrocities of Martial Law staged a protest rally at the university’s Palma Hall, where the play took place, to denounce Marcos-Araneta’s presence.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details