Duterte critics ask China: Get out of PH
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MANILA, Philippines -- There are issues that militant groups have repeatedly raised every State of the Nation Address (Sona), regardless of who the country's president is --- from accusations of United States-sponsored imperialism, woefulDuterte critics ask China: Get out of PH
MANILA, Philippines -- There are issues that militant groups have repeatedly raised every State of the Nation Address (Sona), regardless of who the country's president is --- from accusations of United States-sponsored imperialism, woeful labor conditions, and human rights abuses. These issues were still brought up as President Rodrigo Duterte was making his fourth Sona on Monday, but apparently, this year was special. Instead of seas of red, Commonwealth Avenue was filled with protesters wearing blue shirts --- apparently an ode to an «under the sea» theme. This year's focus was on upholding the country's sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, amid ...Keep on reading: Duterte critics ask China: Get out of PH Read more