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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Metro Manila devider Denied entry to Mendiola, protesters end anti-corruption march in Recto

Denied entry to Mendiola, protesters end anti-corruption march in Recto

Published Nov 30, 2025 02:54 pm
Progressive groups marching against corruption were halted in Recto Avenue, Manila, on Bonifacio Day, Nov. 30, preventing them from reaching Mendiola, which was supposed to be the final stop of their protest from Luneta.
Groups such as BAYAN, which had marched from Luneta, were unable to proceed to Mendiola after being stopped by lines of policemen.
Police barricades blocked the marchers at the corner of C.M. Recto Avenue and San Sebastian Street, forcing them to stop and hold their program on the spot.
Tension rose as the marchers expressed frustration at being prevented from moving forward.
With the police barricade holding firm, the protesters delivered speeches, condemned what they described as government repression, and eventually wrapped up their program in the same area after failing to break through.
Crowds march toward Mendiola during the Bonifacio Day anti-corruption protest on November 30, before being blocked by police along Recto Avenue.
Crowds march toward Mendiola during the Bonifacio Day anti-corruption protest on November 30, before being blocked by police along Recto Avenue.
Members of multisectoral groups tear apart an effigy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during the anti-corruption protest in Recto, Manila, after being blocked from proceeding to Mendiola.
Members of multisectoral groups tear apart an effigy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during the anti-corruption protest in Recto, Manila, after being blocked from proceeding to Mendiola.
Multisectoral groups destroyed an effigy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as a symbolic act against corruption, while some youths were seen jumping on the broken structure.
Members of multisectoral groups tear apart an effigy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during the anti-corruption protest in Recto, Manila, after being blocked from proceeding to Mendiola.
Members of multisectoral groups tear apart an effigy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during the anti-corruption protest in Recto, Manila, after being blocked from proceeding to Mendiola.
The groups ended their mobilization by singing “Bayan Ko” in front of the police line.
Protesters sing “Bayan Ko” in front of a police barricade after their anti-corruption march was halted at the corner of Recto Avenue and San Sebastian Street on Bonifacio Day, November 30.
Protesters sing “Bayan Ko” in front of a police barricade after their anti-corruption march was halted at the corner of Recto Avenue and San Sebastian Street on Bonifacio Day, November 30.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)  Secretary Jonvic Remulla was seen in Recto and earlier in Mendiola to personally monitor the situation as authorities expected large crowds.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla arrives at Recto Avenue to monitor the situation during the rallies against corruption on Sunday Nov 30. (John Louie Abrina)
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla arrives at Recto Avenue to monitor the situation during the rallies against corruption on Sunday Nov 30. (John Louie Abrina)
Police presence was notably heavy, with the Philippine National Police enforcing stricter security measures following incidents of violence in a previous protest last Sept. 21.
According to acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., response teams and crowd control units were positioned to respond quickly if needed.

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