Security preparations ahead of 21 September rally

Police personnel are deployed along Legarda Street and Recto Avenue in Manila on 20 September 2026, a day before planned mass protests marking the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. Various groups are expected to join demonstrations calling for accountability over alleged corruption and irregularities in government flood-control projects under the Marcos Jr. administration. The Philippine National Police said more than 15,700 police personnel will be deployed to secure the protests and maintain peace and order.