The street that connects C.M. Recto Avenue to Malacanang Palace, crosses the Estero de San Miguel into the San Miguel district. Site of many popular or mass protests due to its proximity to the palace, which is the seat of national executive power. Witness to violent dispersals which have resulted in deaths such as during the Battle of Mendiola (1970) and Mendiola Massacre (1987). Continues to be the end point of protests and is equal to Plaza Miranda, Plaza Moriones, Plaza Lawton, and EDSA in the story of Philippine democracy.