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PNP: Nearly 50,000 joined pro-Duterte rallies nationwide after his arrest
Nearly 50,000 supporters joined 58 pro-Duterte rallies nationwide from Saturday to Sunday, following the former President's arrest to face crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the rallies, which coincided with Duterte's pre-trial, were generally peaceful with no major untoward incidents.
Thousands of supporters gathered in Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila, among other locations, with the PNP monitoring activities until they ended orderly.
Northern Mindanao had the most participants on Saturday with 7,250, while Eastern Visayas saw the highest turnout on Sunday with 6,200.
The PNP confirmed that pro-Duterte rallies were monitored across multiple regions, with specific numbers provided for Saturday and Sunday gatherings.
Regions like Ilocos Region, Calabarzon, Bicol, Caraga, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao did not have monitored pro-Duterte rallies.
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