Thousands walk their way from entrance points leading to Crocodile Park in Davao City to attend the Thanksgiving Party for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office has estimated a crowd of 500,000 during Saturday’s “One Love, One Nation” thanksgiving party for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.
Even with the heavy rains thousands still remained to listen to Duterte’s speech and watch the performances from Filipino artists from Manila.
NOT FOR SALE. The police confiscates back packs and umbrellas from party-goers since bringing it inside the event area is not allowed. However, after the party, several party-goers found their belongings missing. No claim stubs were also given to those who left their belongings with the police.
VIPs. Some visitors arrive at the area using a helicopter.
HOT ITEM. Because of the heat, small businessmen find selling hats inside the park as opportunity for additional income.
MASSIVE CROWD. Thousands of attendees bring their family to join the thanksgiving party for Duterte. Some of them were also expecting to see celebrities from Manila.
COUPLE SHIRT. A couple wear Duterte shirts is enjoying the performances during the thanksgiving party for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. On their background is a man waving the Philippine flag.
RAISE YOUR FISTS. Two friends pose for the camera for a souvenir shot during the thanksgiving party.
FLAG. Supporters bring Philippine flag tied in a makeshift pole.
THIRSTY? Aside from hats, water is also an in-demand product during the party at the Crocodile Park. This man is walking around to find customers.
DU31 HEADBANDS. These two mothers, who are die-hard supporters of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, are wearing headbands designed with the face of Duterte.
LUMAD. A Matigsalog, took the chance of attending the thanksgiving party to sell handmade indigenous accessory called “Tikus”.
RECYCLABLE. Party-goers throw empty water bottles in one place to make it easy for garbage segregation.
MINI SCREEN. Since they are far from the stage where President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is delivering his speech, some of the attendees watch him from a laptop put up by a media outfit covering the event.
LISTENING. Amidst the rain, the crowd stay to listen to the speech of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.
