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This controversial play staged by Aurelio Tolentino in May 1903 called for the American flag to be trampled as an act of protest against the crackdown on Philippine independence. When the lead actor refused to perform the act, Tolentino took the stage himself and was subsequently arrested and jailed.
In May 1903, Filipino author Aurelio Tolentino staged a controversial play in Manila that caused an uproar. It was called Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
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This controversial play staged by Aurelio Tolentino in May 1903 called for the American flag to be trampled as an act of protest against the crackdown on Philippine independence. When the lead actor refused to perform the act, Tolentino took the stage himself and was subsequently arrested and jailed.
In May 1903, Filipino author Aurelio Tolentino staged a controversial play in Manila that caused an uproar. It was called Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
And in it, Tolentino called for his lead character to trample the American flag as an act of protest against the crackdown on Philippine independence.
When his actor refused to finish the play, Tolentino took the stage in his place. And for his act of defiance, Tolentino was arrested and jailed.