AQUINO EFFIGY. Militant groups parade an effigy of President Benigno Aquino on Commonwealth Avenue ahead of the Chief Executive’s national address. MARIANNE BERMUDEZ/INQUIRER
BAYAN ‘S MARCH. Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes talks about why they are protesting against President Benigno Aquino III who is scheduled to deliver his second State of the Nation Address Monday, July 25, 2011.
MANILA, Philippines – Militants, led by Bayan, have begun converging at the St. Peter’s Parish along Commonwealth in Quezon City, ahead of President Benigno Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address in Congress.
Also joining Bayan were, among others, the Kilusang Mayo Uno, Anakpawis, and Gabriela.
The militants also brought an effigy of Aquino.
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