The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalibrated its operational strategy for the second day of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally on Wednesday, 1 July, to prevent a repeat of the massive traffic disruptions experienced during Tuesday's demonstration.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. directed the National Capital Region Police Office, the Quezon City Police District, and other concerned units to fully implement approved security and traffic management plans following the issuance of a rally permit by the Quezon City government.

The move is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, to uphold the constitutional right to peaceful assembly while maintaining public order, ensuring public safety, and minimizing disruptions to commuters and essential services.

"We have directed all concerned units to implement the appropriate security and traffic management plans, maintain close coordination with the local government and rally organizers, and ensure the peaceful conduct of the assembly," Nartatez said.

The Quezon City government issued a permit allowing the rally to be held along White Plains Avenue from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The permit requires organizers to remain within the approved venue and schedule, comply with the provisions of Batas Pambansa Blg. 880, avoid disrupting police security operations, prevent total road closures, and maintain cleanliness and order.

The rally follows Tuesday's gathering at the EDSA People Power Monument, which the PNP said was held without the required permit and caused heavy traffic along EDSA.

"Our personnel have been instructed to exercise maximum tolerance while remaining ready to enforce the law and protect the safety of participants and the general public," Nartatez said.

Malacañang said it does not consider the rally a threat to the administration but stressed that while the government respects the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, laws governing public assemblies must still be observed. President Marcos also directed authorities to exercise maximum tolerance while ensuring compliance with the law.

Nartatez urged organizers and participants to strictly observe the conditions of the permit and cooperate with authorities.

"We ask the organizers and participants to strictly comply with the conditions of the permit, cooperate with law enforcement personnel, and help maintain peace, order, and cleanliness throughout the activity," he said.

He also assured the public that measures are in place to minimize inconvenience and keep traffic moving in affected areas.

"To the public, we assure you that the PNP is taking all necessary measures to minimize inconvenience, manage traffic, and ensure everyone's safety," Nartatez said.

"We appeal for patience and cooperation as we carry out our duty to facilitate both the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and the uninterrupted delivery of essential public services," he added.