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Photos: Philippine protesters slam martial law, killings under Duterte

Manila on Thursday observed a National Day of Protest against President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug policy implementations and alleged authoritarian tendencies. The protests coincided with the 45th anniversary of late President Ferdinand Marcos' imposition of martial law in 1972.

Updated on: Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM IST

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Thousands of protesters marked Thursday’s anniversary of the 1972 declaration of martial law by late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos as a National Day of Protest with an outcry against what they say are current president Rodrigo Duterte’s authoritarian tendencies and his bloody crackdown on illegal drugs. (Romeo Ranoco / REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

Thousands of protesters marked Thursday’s anniversary of the 1972 declaration of martial law by late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos as a National Day of Protest with an outcry against what they say are current president Rodrigo Duterte’s authoritarian tendencies and his bloody crackdown on illegal drugs. (Romeo Ranoco / REUTERS)

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An anti- Duterte protester raises a clenched fist during a rally in Manila on September 21, 2017, to commemorate the 45th declaration of martial by former president Ferdinand Marcos. Hundreds of riot police were deployed to secure the event, among the largest against President Duterte since he took power last year, although a new survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Center showed the president and his anti-drug campaign are widely popular in the Philippines. (Ted Aljibe / AFP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

An anti- Duterte protester raises a clenched fist during a rally in Manila on September 21, 2017, to commemorate the 45th declaration of martial by former president Ferdinand Marcos. Hundreds of riot police were deployed to secure the event, among the largest against President Duterte since he took power last year, although a new survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Center showed the president and his anti-drug campaign are widely popular in the Philippines. (Ted Aljibe / AFP)

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Waving red flags and carrying placards that read ‘Stop the Killings,’ left-wing groups gathered in three areas of Manila, including a bridge leading to the presidential palace. They assembled later at a park by Manila Bay for the main protest. Another group of protesters staged a separate rally at the Commission on Human Rights, which has been repeatedly denounced by Duterte for raising an alarm over his ati-drug campaign that has left thousands dead. (Bullit Marquez / AP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

Waving red flags and carrying placards that read ‘Stop the Killings,’ left-wing groups gathered in three areas of Manila, including a bridge leading to the presidential palace. They assembled later at a park by Manila Bay for the main protest. Another group of protesters staged a separate rally at the Commission on Human Rights, which has been repeatedly denounced by Duterte for raising an alarm over his ati-drug campaign that has left thousands dead. (Bullit Marquez / AP)

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An activist shouts slogans during a protest against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte near the Malacanang palace in Manila on September 21, 2017. US and EU officials, along with the UN and human rights groups, have expressed alarm over Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, sparking expletives-laden outbursts from the president. The unorthodox president, however, has remained popular in his crime-weary country, helped by his common-guy demeanor and populist rhetoric. (Noel Celis / AFP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

An activist shouts slogans during a protest against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte near the Malacanang palace in Manila on September 21, 2017. US and EU officials, along with the UN and human rights groups, have expressed alarm over Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, sparking expletives-laden outbursts from the president. The unorthodox president, however, has remained popular in his crime-weary country, helped by his common-guy demeanor and populist rhetoric. (Noel Celis / AFP)

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A protestor pretends to be dead to picture one of the victims of war on drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte during a National Day of Protest outside the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila. A note read ‘Don't imitate it was mistaken identity’. Pro-Duterte followers also staged rallies in Manila. The rival demonstrations reflected deepening divisions sparked largely by the president’s brutal anti-crime style. (Romeo Ranoco / REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

A protestor pretends to be dead to picture one of the victims of war on drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte during a National Day of Protest outside the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila. A note read ‘Don't imitate it was mistaken identity’. Pro-Duterte followers also staged rallies in Manila. The rival demonstrations reflected deepening divisions sparked largely by the president’s brutal anti-crime style. (Romeo Ranoco / REUTERS)

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This September 7, 2017 image shows Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, son of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, taking an oath as he attends a senate hearing in Manila. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he has ordered law enforcers to kill his own children, two of whom serve as mayor and vice mayor of his southern home city, if they’re found to be involved in the narcotics trade following allegations of belonging to a drug trafficking ring. (Noel Celis / AFP)

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This September 7, 2017 image shows Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, son of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, taking an oath as he attends a senate hearing in Manila. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he has ordered law enforcers to kill his own children, two of whom serve as mayor and vice mayor of his southern home city, if they’re found to be involved in the narcotics trade following allegations of belonging to a drug trafficking ring. (Noel Celis / AFP)

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Philippine Marines patrol past damaged buildings as troops continue their assault against the pro-IS militant group in Marawi. Duterte warned he will use force or expand nationwide his declaration of martial law in the country’s south if the anti-government protesters threatened public order. In May, he placed the southern third of the largely Roman Catholic nation under martial law to deal with a siege by pro-ISIS militants in southern Marawi that has dragged on for nearly four months. (Marconi Navales / REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

Philippine Marines patrol past damaged buildings as troops continue their assault against the pro-IS militant group in Marawi. Duterte warned he will use force or expand nationwide his declaration of martial law in the country’s south if the anti-government protesters threatened public order. In May, he placed the southern third of the largely Roman Catholic nation under martial law to deal with a siege by pro-ISIS militants in southern Marawi that has dragged on for nearly four months. (Marconi Navales / REUTERS)

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Protesters place mementos under a picture of a victim of alleged extra judicial killing after a mass at the University of the Philippines Church of the Holy Sacrifice to commemorate the 45th anniversary of martial law by the late Philippine dictator Marcos, in Manila. Duterte warned protesters not to break the law. ‘I will not hesitate to use force even if it would mean my downfall as president of this country, remember that,’ he said Friday on state TV. (Aaron Favila / AP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

Protesters place mementos under a picture of a victim of alleged extra judicial killing after a mass at the University of the Philippines Church of the Holy Sacrifice to commemorate the 45th anniversary of martial law by the late Philippine dictator Marcos, in Manila. Duterte warned protesters not to break the law. ‘I will not hesitate to use force even if it would mean my downfall as president of this country, remember that,’ he said Friday on state TV. (Aaron Favila / AP)

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An activist shouts slogans against Duterte in front of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Manila. A separate rally was held at the Commission on Human Rights, which has been repeatedly denounced by Duterte for raising alarm over the campaign against drugs and its casualties. Duterte’s allies in the House of Representatives initially voted to reduce the commission’s annual budget to 1,000 pesos ($20) but reconsidered the decision amid outcries. (Noel Celis / AFP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

An activist shouts slogans against Duterte in front of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Manila. A separate rally was held at the Commission on Human Rights, which has been repeatedly denounced by Duterte for raising alarm over the campaign against drugs and its casualties. Duterte’s allies in the House of Representatives initially voted to reduce the commission’s annual budget to 1,000 pesos ($20) but reconsidered the decision amid outcries. (Noel Celis / AFP)

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Protesters hold placards to observe the 45th anniversary of the imposition of martial law in Philippines. The Pew survey showed Duterte and his campaign against drugs are supported by most Filipinos, with 86% having a favourable view of Duterte and 78% supporting his handling of the problem. ‘Despite international concerns levelled by various governments regarding Duterte’s controversial clashes with drug cartels and potential human rights violations, the Filipino leader and his policies are widely popular,’ Pew said. (Aaron Favila / AP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2017 1:48 PM

Protesters hold placards to observe the 45th anniversary of the imposition of martial law in Philippines. The Pew survey showed Duterte and his campaign against drugs are supported by most Filipinos, with 86% having a favourable view of Duterte and 78% supporting his handling of the problem. ‘Despite international concerns levelled by various governments regarding Duterte’s controversial clashes with drug cartels and potential human rights violations, the Filipino leader and his policies are widely popular,’ Pew said. (Aaron Favila / AP)

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