Hundreds of progressive groups gathered today at the National Heroes Shrine in Quezon City, the Philippines on August 31 to denounce the regime of President Rodrigo Duterte.<br /><br />Criticisms of Duterte's violent regime include his abuse of human rights and press freedoms because of his war on drugs campaign, anti-terror law, as well as massive unemployment and shutting of the largest broadcast station in Philippines during the pandemic. <br /><br />Protesters bring roses to offer for all people killed for political reasons during Duterte's term, as the day is also National Heroes Day, and one of commemoration.
