Metro Manila, Philippines – Undeterred by rains, a number of progressive groups are set to take the streets on Monday, July 28, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
In an interview with NewsWatch Plus, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) said the demonstration aims to hold Marcos accountable for his unfulfilled promises over the last three years. Mong Palatino, Bayan secretary general, said the effigy is called “Bongbong Mambubudol.” It features a twisted face of the president holding a magic hat – with a monster-like mural of US President Donald Trump at the back.’ ’13’: ’embed’: ‘