Various religious, progressive, environmental and educational social mass organizations gathered at both EDSA Shrine and People Power Monument to protest corruption in governance in the country on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 in Quezon City.
A sea of police officers were also seen guarding on shifts two Filipino democratic icons in anticipation to prohibit the protesters with their mobilization without permit. They were surrounding EDSA Shrine and People Power Monument’s vicinity.
No permit, no rally
Hundreds of protesters held the line at EDSA Southbound starting from 10:30 a.m. They were stopped by the police forces due to lack of permit to stage a program. They also brought in a truck intended to be a stage but was cut off due to the truck ban in EDSA.
Nonetheless, demonstrators were able to push through after a series of tensions from the authorities. A report mentioned that there were two people arrested due to the clash.
White Plains
From morning until dawn, a stage was set for a program and concert to remember the People Power. Booths and shops were seen at the premises that sell merchandise related to the People Power Revolution and anti-corruption. People from women, religious and educational sectors were also seen in attendance.
Reaching the shrine
Protesters from EDSA south-bound were able to reach the Shrine. Yet, the police did not let them through the east side of Ortigas Avenue, leading to a traffic bottleneck at the intersection.
Once they did, when settled, the program, along with the performances, were staged in the road, giving way to motorists passing through the east side of Ortigas, and providing access at its flyover.
Dispersal
At dusk, people were seen to disperse. A police line that led protesters from the shrine to the monument was walled by the police.