Mass Protests Erupt Ahead of Philippine President's State of the Nation Address
Thousands of members of progressive groups and labor activists held mass demonstrations along Commonwealth Avenue in Metro Manila hours before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 5th State of the Nation Address. Protesters burned a U.S. flag, clashed briefly with police, and decried corruption, rising costs of living, and U.S. influence over domestic policies.
Date: July 27, 2026
Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: ABS-CBN News