MANILA, Philippines — Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Wednesday called for an end to monkey labor in Thailand’s coconut industry.
The animal rights advocates denounced such animal cruelty during a demonstration outside the Royal Thai Embassy in Makati City.
In a video by Radyo INQUIRER, protesters could be seen clad in striped clothes with chains around them, carrying posters that read: “Thailand: Stop Coconut Industry Monkey Abuse.”
“Nandito tayo ngayon sa labas ng Thai embassy para ipaalam sa kanila na alam na natin ‘yung ginagawa nila sa Thailand sa mga unggoy na pinepwersa nilang magtrabaho, umakyat sa puno ng niyog para pitasin ‘yung mga n…
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