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INC minister Bienvenido Santiago Jr. has explicitly rejected the proposals for a [[coup d’état]], the installation of a military junta, and the conduct of a snap elections while reiterating the church’s stances on the corruption issue.{{cite news |last1=Ayeng |first1=Raffy |title=INC rejects military junta, coup proposals; urges accountability in flood control scandal |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/11/16/inc-rejects-military-junta-coup-proposals-urges-accountability-in-flood-control-scandal |access-date=16 November 2025 |work=Daily Tribune |date=16 November 2025}} Around 5:00pm, around 550,000 people have gathered.
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People began gathering at the [[Quirino Grandstand]] on November 16, 2025. |
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The INC prematurely ended the rally which was supposed to end the following day.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Serquiña |first1=Mariel Celine |title=INC ends rally vs corruption at Quirino Grandstand |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/966453/inc-ends-rally-vs-corruption-at-quirino-grandstand/story/ |access-date=18 November 2025 |work=GMA News |date=17 November 2025 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:18, 18 November 2025
The Rally for Transparency, Accountability, Justice, and Peace also known as the Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy is a protest led by the Iglesia ni Cristo which began on November 16, 2025.
Background
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has announced a three-day demonstrations which it dubbed as the “Rally for Transparency, Accountability, Justice, and Peace” or “Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy”.[2]
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The INC while it insist that the protests open to non-members are not to “interfere in politics” and that is meant to hold individuals implicated in the flood control projects controversy accountable.[5][6] Reforma Filipina and Hakbang Maisug, groups supporting the Dutertes, reportedly express interest to join but was barred due to the INC not willing to call for the resignation of President Bongbong Marcos.[7]
There were concerns of a destablization plot against the administration of President Bongbong Marcos ahead of the three-day protest scheduled for November 16 to 18, 2025.[8] The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a statement to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to defend to constitution amidst what it assess as “challenging times”. The AFP has pledged it will not take part in “unconstitutional actions” including a coup.[9] The CBPC also cautioned against “political exploitation” ahead of the protests and the recent video statement by Zaldy Co.[10]
Road closures and class suspensions in Manila were imposed by the local government in preparation by the event.[11][12]
Protest
November 16
People began gathering at the Quirino Grandstand on November 16, 2025. INC minister Bienvenido Santiago Jr. has explicitly rejected the proposals for a coup d’état, the installation of a military junta, and the conduct of a snap elections while reiterating the church’s stances on the corruption issue.[13] Around 5:00pm, around 550,000 people have gathered.[3]
November 17
The INC prematurely ended the rally which was supposed to end the following day.[14]
References
- ^ Laqui, Ian (November 16, 2025). “PNP orders cops to observe maximum tolerance in rallies”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (November 16, 2025). “INC’s anti-corruption rally draws over 300,000 in Manila”. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ a b “Crowd at INC Quirino Grandstand rally swells to over 500,000”. ABS-CBN News. November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Mutya, Ronnie (November 16, 2025). “3-day INC-led ‘Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy’ kicks off”. Pasugo. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (November 14, 2025). “INC’s three-day anti-corruption protest open to non-members”. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ “Mega church Iglesia ni Cristo gathers in Manila to protest Philippine corruption”. The Straits Times. November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ “Duterte supporters barred from joining INC protest at Luneta”. GMA News (in English and Filipino). November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Sigales, Jason (November 12, 2025). “Remulla warns vs destabilization efforts amid 3-day INC rally”. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Barcelo, Vito (November 16, 2025). “CBCP official urges military to defend Constitution amid challenges”. Manila Standard. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ “CBCP warns against ‘political exploitation’ ahead of big rallies”. Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Ong, Ghio (November 16, 2025). “Manila to close roads for three-day rallies”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ “Class suspensions declared in Manila due to INC events”. The Philippine Star. November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Ayeng, Raffy (November 16, 2025). “INC rejects military junta, coup proposals; urges accountability in flood control scandal”. Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Serquiña, Mariel Celine (November 17, 2025). “INC ends rally vs corruption at Quirino Grandstand”. GMA News. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
