Thousands from Philippine sect protest pro-Duterte senator's looming arrest

A Philippine senator aligned with former president Rodrigo Duterte faces arrest, prompting thousands of supporters affiliated with a religious sect to stage public protests. The mobilization underscores continuing political divisions in the Philippines, where Duterte's network retains organized grassroots strength even as his allies face mounting legal challenges.

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