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Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa stage an indignation rally outside the Supreme Court in Manila on November 3, 2026. The group, led by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, expressed opposition to ongoing legal proceedings against both figures. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
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