Religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) announced that it will hold a three-day rally from 16 to 18 November at Rizal Park to call for transparency and accountability in government.
Another group, the United People’s Initiative (UPI)—fronted by retired military officers—is also expected to stage its own rally with the same purpose: demanding accountability, honesty, and justice.
UPI’s assembly will be held at the EDSA Shrine and the People Power Monument in Quezon City, but the group clarified that it will unite with INC at Rizal Park.
Police anticipate lightning protests in areas such as Mendiola Peace Arc, the U.S. Embassy, Ayala Bridge, and Recto Avenue—similar to the 21 September demonstrations.
This is not the first time the religious sect has mounted a protest tied to government issues. In January 2025, INC launched the “National Rally for Peace,” calling for answers regarding the rift between President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte. The event drew 1.8 million attendees across nearly 12 locations nationwide.
Class suspensions
Learners in Manila, both public and private, will shift to Alternative Delivery Mode on 17 to 18 November after the local government announced the suspension of face-to-face classes.
Safety efforts
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced that more than 16,000 police officers will be deployed for the rallies.
A total of 8,541 officers will serve in Metro Manila, while 8,000 will be positioned across Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon (CALABARZON), and Central Luzon.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) expects around 300,000 INC members to attend.
Road closures and reroutes
Motorists are advised to monitor the following road closures during the three-day rally:
1. Roxas Boulevard Southbound lane from Katigbak Drive to P. Ocampo
2. Roxas Boulevard Northbound lane from President Quirino Avenue to Katigbak Drive
3. Bonifacio Drive (northbound at southbound) from Anda Circle to Katigbak Drive
4. Katigbak Drive and South Drive
5. Independence Road
6. P. Burgos Avenue from Roxas Boulevard to Taft Avenue
7. Finance Road from P. Burgos to Taft Avenue
8. Ma. Orosa Street from P. Burgos to Kalaw Avenue
9. Kalaw Avenue from Taft to Roxas Boulevard
10. Palacio Street and Gen. Luna Street (Roundtable area)
Rerouting scheme:
Vehicles from Jones, McArthur, and Quezon Bridges – take Taft Avenue.
From Ayala Blvd. to Finance Road – turn right to P. Burgos Ave.
From U.N. Ave. (Westbound) – turn left to M.H. del Pilar or Roxas Blvd. Service Road.
From Mabini St. – turn right or left to U.N. Ave.
From Maria Orosa St. – turn right or left to U.N. Ave.
From Roxas Blvd. Service Road (Northbound) – turn right to U.N. Ave.
Light vehicles from Mel Lopez Blvd. – take Anda Circle, then turn right to A. Soriano Ave.
From Muralla St. (Intramuros) – proceed to Magallanes Drive or Soriano Ave.
Heavy vehicles from Pasay via Roxas Blvd. (Northbound) – turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave.
Trucks from Mel Lopez Blvd. (R-10) – turn left to Capulong St., proceed to Yuseco St. to Lacson Ave.
From Quezon Blvd. / C.M. Recto Ave. – turn left to N. Reyes St.
From Sta. Mesa via Legarda St. – turn right to Figueras St., go straight to Earnshaw St., then turn left to S.H. Loyola St.
From P. Casal St. – turn left to San Rafael St., proceed to Bilbid Viejo St., then turn right to S.H. Loyola St. or N. Reyes St.
From P. Burgos Ave. (Northbound) – go straight to Jones Bridge.
From C. Muñoz St. – may use P. Burgos Ave.
From McArthur Bridge – go straight to P. Burgos Ave. (Southbound) or turn right to Victoria St.
From Romualdez St. – turn left to Ayala Blvd., right to Taft Ave., or proceed to N. Lopez, A. Villegas, and C. Muñoz.
From San Marcelino St. – turn right to Ayala Blvd. toward Taft Ave. or continue and turn left to U.N. Ave.
From Ayala Blvd. – turn right to San Marcelino St. or left to N. Lopez St.
From C. Palanca St. – turn left to P. Casal St.
From Gen. Solano St. – turn right to P. Casal St. or go straight to C. Palanca St.
From P. Casal St. – turn right to C. Palanca St.
