 Across the Philippines, thousands marched on Monday, July 27th in protest against the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte and the recently passed anti-terror law. The protest came hours before Duterte's State of Nation speech. The protests were organized by various social movements, representing the causes of women, farmers, workers and students, along with religious groups and academics. The protests were held despite the preemptive arrest by authorities across the country. According to CNN Philippines, at least 34 people suspected of participating in the protests were arrested early in the day before the protests. Rappler reported that in the Calabarzone Administrative Region alone, 64 people were arrested on their way to join the demonstration. In the capital city Manila, hundreds marched on the campus of the University of the Philippines de Limán. Participants marched by foot with placards and slogans saying AUST DUTERTE and were followed by a motorcade demonstration. Similar large rallies were held across the country. Protesters' key demands are the ouster of Duterte and the repeal of the controversial anti-terror law. Protesters also condemned political assassinations and the government's mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his State of the Nation address, Duterte very noticeably avoided speaking about the pandemic and the measures taken by the government. This was widely criticized by opposition leaders and activists alike.