Crisis in the Philippines
Photo Title
Crisis in the Philippines
Photographer/Creator
Michael Williamson
Collection
Publisher
Sacramento Bee
Caption/Description
A group of labor organizers were imprisoned by the Marcos government for 'subversive' activity (attempts to unionize sugar workers on the island of Negros). It is very rare to photograph political prisoners in the Philippines since the government says none exist.
Citation
Michael Williamson, "Crisis in the Philippines," in POYi Archive, Item #14226, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/14226 (accessed June 10, 2025).
Date Added
07.04.2008