Six minors were taken into custody by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Monday, July 27, for alleged vandalism during protest actions linked to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr....
Police lines, mass protests, and bomb scares gripped Metro Manila early Monday, July 27, as authorities locked down key areas hours before President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address. In Manila, police blocked around 100 protesters on C.M. Recto Avenue near...
The mist seen in a now-viral video during a demonstration in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Office in Quezon City came from the agency’s regular weekly disinfectant defogging activity and not from “pesticide gas” directed at protesters, the DENR...
The United People’s Initiative (UPI) has canceled its scheduled anti-corruption rally at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Sunday, July 26, citing security concerns. In a media advisory, UPI said the decision was made following an assessment of prevailing security conditions and consultations with...
Motorists are advised to brace for another round of road closures and heavy traffic in Manila on Sunday, July 26, ahead of the United People’s Initiative (UPI) rally set for the following day. The UPI is a coalition of various sectoral groups pushing for social and economic reforms, including...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged protesters and other individuals to respect the policemen who are tasked to secure places and events, saying they are just performing their peace and order mandate. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said that while they respect the right of...
The usually short southbound trip from Recto Avenue to Lawton stretched to nearly an hour on Sunday evening, July 19, as road closures for an anti-corruption rally at Liwasang Bonifacio coincided with the influx of Sunday churchgoers in Quiapo, causing heavy traffic in parts of Manila. Several...
The Manila City government advised motorists to plan their trips ahead as several roads in the city will be closed or subject to traffic rerouting due to the projected rally of the United People 's Initiative (UPI) on Sunday, July 19. In a road advisory, the city government said on Saturday,...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has relieved a police officer caught in a viral video allegedly mishandling a June 30 confrontation between a motorcycle rider and Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally participants along EDSA near the People Power Monument. QCPD director Police Brig. Gen. Randy...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating a viral confrontation involving a motorcycle rider, Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally participants, and a police officer along EDSA near the People Power Monument on June 30. Police said the investigation will examine all available evidence and...
Mendiola remained closed and heavily manned on Thursday, July 2, as authorities enforced heightened security measures on the third day of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) peace rally in Manila. The Manila Police District (MPD) maintained double barricades along key access points, including Legarda...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Wednesday said he is prepared to face arrest if necessary, as he defended himself against the plunder complaint set to be filed against him during a rally at the EDSA People Power Monument. Addressing supporters gathered for a "Rally for Transparency and...
