At least 16,664 police officers were assigned as a security contingent for the INC-led activities at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park.
The Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police (PNP), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were placed on full alert ahead of the rallies.
The Manila City Government prepared 14 ambulances for medical support, as confirmed by PNP spokesperson PBGen. Randulf Tuaño.
INC ministers led the program; non-members aligned with the cause were also welcomed.
INC spokesperson Bro. Edwil Zabala emphasized that the demonstration aims to express public outrage over large-scale corruption, not to influence politics.
Simultaneous Event — EDSA People Power Monument
The United People’s Initiative Fighting Corruption, composed of retired generals, staged a separate rally calling for government accountability, particularly over corruption in flood control projects at People Power Monument.
November 16, 2025 — Day 1
Morning
Manila disaster response teams, with physicians and medical staff from the local health department, established multiple aid stations across the city to assist rally participants.
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) deployed over 1,700 police personnel to secure the “Rally for Transparency” at the EDSA People Power Monument.
8:00 AM: MDRRMO reports an early crowd estimate of 14,500 participants at the Quirino Grandstand.
INC members began marching along Manila in line with the peace rally, with the formal program scheduled to start at 4:00 PM.
8:30 AM: Crowd estimate rises to around 16,000 at Luneta Park and Quirino Grandstand.
9:00 AM: Crowd reaches approximately 18,000 participants.
The AFP elevated its status to Red Alert, the military’s highest readiness level, as multiple rallies unfolded across Metro Manila.
10:00 AM: MDRRMO reports 23,000 participants at INC’s “Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy.”
11:00 AM: Attendance grows to 25,000 participants.
Afternoon
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed that President Bongbong Marcos is closely monitoring the events.
1:00 PM: Crowd estimate reaches 45,000.
2:20 PM: Approximately 1,015 participants gathered at the People Power Monument for the UPI anti-corruption rally.
3:00 PM: Around 130,000 people have gathered at the Quirino Grandstand.
4:00 PM: INC crowd rises to about 314,000 participants.
5:00 PM: Attendance reaches approximately 550,000 participants.
6:00 PM: Crowd estimate climbs to 650,000 participants.
Key Messages
INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala delivered a speech urging accountability and transparency, emphasizing that the ongoing investigation into large-scale misuse of public funds must be conducted honestly and openly.