Hakbang ng Maisug

Additional nationwide protests, were held in Dumaguete,^[1] Tagum,^[2] and Angeles^[3] by Duterte and Quiboloy's supporters, who voiced their grievances against the Marcos administration. Particularly among these grievances included their opposition to proposed constitutional amendments^[2] and to the increased US military presence in the country,^[4] as well as denouncement of perceived censorship under the administration.^[5] In one of the rallies, Duterte notably accused Marcos of plotting to extend his term beyond the current term limit of the Constitution and of being a drug addict, to which Marcos responded by alleging Duterte's previous use of fentanyl as painkiller impaired his judgment;^[6] Duterte later dared Marcos to undergo a drug test with him at Luneta Park.^[6] Frustrated on the administration's use of taxpayers' money,^[7] Duterte initially revived calls advocated by former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for Mindanao to secede from the Philippines;^[8][9] his calls drew disapproval from several lawmakers and former Muslim rebels,^[10] prompting Duterte to later retract his calls, saying he only wanted "a better deal for Mindanao".^[11] Despite success in holding some rallies, a few suffered setbacks and cancellations after the rally venues were allegedly blocked by the Marcos administration,^[12] drawing condemnation from Duterte and his allies.^[13][5] Despite his criticisms against Marcos, Duterte clarified the prayer rallies were not meant to overthrow the administration^[5] but warned Marcos of extending his six-year term, reminding Marcos of his father's fate.^[14]