MANILA, Philippines – Militant groups have converged near the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) office along Commonwealth Avenue prior to the holding of their “United People’s Sona” at the St. Peter’s Parish in the afternoon. Parties allied with President Rodrigo Duterte, QCPD said, numbering 3,380, also held their own demonstrations. The protesters also braved the heavy downpour and stood their ground along Commonwealth Avenue. The United People’s Sona will take place at 3 p.m., before Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address. /jpvRELATED STORYPNP maintains full alert status for Sona 2019ADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 22, 2019 05:11 UTC