LOOK: Militants converge on Commonwealth, Philcoa for #Sona2018

By: Faye Orellana, Julius N. Leonen - 6 years ago

Militants staged anti-Duterte protests along Commonwealth Avenue-Philippine Coconut Authority (Philcoa) on Monday morning, hours before the President’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona).

Protesters from Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), and PIGLAS-LIGA, among others, have set up a demonstration along the major highway to call for Duterte’s ouster.

Militants stage anti-Duterte protests along Commonwealth Avenue-Philcoa hours before the President’s third State of the Nation Address. JULIUS LEONEN / INQUIRER.net

During the protest, some militants were seen handing out leaflets to motorists and jeepney passengers.

A “Dutertemonyo” effigy was also displayed by protesters to paint Duterte as a “fascist.” /cbb

Protesters display an effigy for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation address on Monday, July 23, 2018. INQUIRER.NET / FAYE ORELLANA

INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/ FAYE ORELLANA

Members of Sanlakas gather in front of the Quezon City Hall. INQUIRER.NET / NOY MORCOSO

INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/ NOY MORCOSO

Militants line Commonwealth Avenue at Philcoa in Quezon City hours before the President’s third State of the Nation Address. INQUIRER.NET / JULIUS LEONEN

Militants use a mobile stage to air their disagreement with the policies of President Rodrigo Duterte hours before his third State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 23, 2018. INQUIRER.NET / JULIUS LEONEN

Partidong Manggagawa troops to NHA office before proceeding to Commonwealth. INQUIRER.NET PHOTOS/ NOY MORCOSO

Protestors display “puzzle pieces” of President Duterte’s problematic policies. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/ FAYE ORELLANA

Members of the Lumad community demand President Duterte’s ouster, calling him a “traitor” and a “terrorist”. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/NOY MORCOSO

Members of the Lumad community demand President Duterte’s ouster, calling him a “traitor” and a “terrorist”. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO/FAYE ORELLANA