Philippine President Marcos faces protests ahead of State of the Nation Address

Published 27 July 2026 · politics

Protesters in the Philippines are taking to the streets ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's State of the Nation Address (SONA). Organisers expect up to

Protesters in the Philippines are taking to the streets ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's State of the Nation Address (SONA). Organisers expect up to 20,000 people to join the demonstration, highlighting concerns about cost of living and corruption.

Some held up a giant figure of US President Donald Trump, reflecting growing anger at their government's links to the US. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo

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