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INC concludes Luneta rally a day early

Published Nov 17, 2025 09:26 pm
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) ended its anti-corruption rally at the Quirino Grandstand on Monday, Nov. 17, one day ahead of schedule.
Crowd estimate at Quirino Grandstand in Manila now at around 550,000 as of 8:00 p.m. during the second day of the three-day
Crowd estimate at Quirino Grandstand in Manila now at around 550,000 as of 8:00 p.m. during the second day of the three-day "Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy" by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Monday, Nov. 17, according to the Manila Police District (MPD). (Photo from Manila DRRMO)
INC spokesperson Ka Edwil Zabala said the group wrapped up early because members were already tired and the rally had achieved its purpose.
“It did not need three days to achieve the goal of sending the message that we are calling for justice, accountability, transparency, and peace,” Zabala said.
The protest was originally set for Nov. 16 to 18.
INC leaders stressed that the protest was meant to demand firm action against corruption, not to topple the current administration.
On the rally’s first day, INC General Evangelist Bienvenido Santiago Jr. underscored this position.
"Gusto naming maging maliwanag sa lahat, hindi po natin hinahangad ang pagbagsak ng ating pamahalaan bilang institusyon…Ang nais natin ay ang pagbagsak ng katiwalian. Ang nais natin ay ang pagtataguyod ng isang pamahalaang tapat at makamamamayan (We want to be clear to everyone, we do not seek the collapse of our government as an institution…What we want is the collapse of corruption. What we want is the establishment of an honest and citizen-friendly government)," he said.
"Yung masasamang pinuno, yung mga tiwaling opisyal, yan ang dapat alisin…hindi po yung pamahalaang gumagarantiya sa kalayaan ng mga mamamayan. Kaya mga kababayan, malinaw ang ating pinaninindigan (The bad leaders, the corrupt officials, that's what needs to be removed...not the government that guarantees the freedom of the people. So, my countrymen, our stance is clear)," Santiago added.
READ:
https://mb.com.ph/2025/11/17/focus-lang-sa-goal-inc-rally-calls-for-solid-actions-vs-corruption-not-to-overthrow-govt
Meanwhile, several INC members denied social media claims that participants were paid P3,000 to join the rally.
READ:
https://mb.com.ph/2025/11/17/inc-members-deny-claims-of-being-paid-to-attend-luneta-rally
According to the Manila Police District (MPD), the crowd reached an estimated 550,000 people as of 8 p.m. on the second day of the protest.

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