LIVE UPDATES: INC, UPI anti-corruption rallies

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Tuesday reiterated that it was “against moves that are against the Constitution.”

LOOK: Individuals from different groups calling for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are protesting at Robinsons Galleria along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue.

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WATCH: PDP-Laban Party’s Atty. Jimmy Bondoc reveals that the United People’s Initiative will join another group planning a rally at the EDSA Shrine.

This was after the UPI’s rally at the People Power Monument was denied a permit by the Quezon City Government. | @keithcINQ

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Quezon City has denied the request of the UPI to continue with its anti-corruption rally at the Edsa People Power Monument.

WATCH: The crew at the supposed United People’s Initiative rally on Tuesday are taking down their equipment after the Quezon City Government denied their permit for another day of their rally at White Plains Avenue. | @keithciNQ

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LOOK: The Quezon City Government has denied the United People’s Initiative’s (UPI) request for a permit to hold their rally at White Plains Avenue in Quezon City for a third day on Tuesday.

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Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Sen. Imee Marcos’ accusations of drug use against her brother.

The PNP said the “peaceful” INC rally was a “stark contrast” to violent incidents during the Sept. 21 anti-corruption protests.

The Philippine National Police said it is still on full alert status as the Iglesia ni Cristo supposedly three-day rally was cut short.

The United People’s Initiative (UPI) on Tuesday said it will proceed with the third day of its rally against government corruption.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shares the frustration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) toward the corruption scandal hounding the government,

The DILG would investigate remarks at a protest rally on Sunday by the United People’s Initiative calling for the ouster of the President

The supposed three-day anti-corruption rally of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) ended on Monday, according to INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala.

The number of participants who joined Day 2 of the INC anti-corruption rally has already reached more than half a million.

Sen. Imee Marcos’ allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is using illegal drugs is a “desperate move,” the Palace says.

Some 300,000 individuals joined Day 2 of the three-day Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) anti-corruption rally at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) denies having a hand in a video against Marcos and Romualdez released by former Rep. Elizaldy Co.

INC RALLY SURPASSES HALF A MILLION ON SECOND DAY

The second day of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand now has an estimated crowd of 600,000. | via Manila DRRMO

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LOOK: Manila Police District’s crowd estimate for the second day of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s anti-corruption rally reached 300,000 as of 4 p.m. | @DSampangINQ

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LOOK: Atty. Rowena Guanzon speaks at the second day of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s anti-corruption rally. | @DSampangINQ

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WATCH: Some Iglesia Ni Cristo members share the reasons why they joined the three-day anti-corruption rally of the religious sector at the Quirino Grandstand. | @DSampangINQ

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The estimated crowd on the second day of the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s three-day rally has reached around 300,000 as of 3 p.m. | via Manila DRRMO

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Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga demanded that President Marcos resign on stage during the United People’s Initiative (UPI) rally.

NCRPO) defended its tight security plan for the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and United People’s Initiative (UPI) rallies.

LOOK: Attendees of the United People’s Initiative rally take cover as rain falls over Quezon City on Monday afternoon.

The program continued despite the sudden downpour. | @keithcINQ

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WATCH: One of the busiest places around the University Belt, which includes Legarda Street and Recto Avenue near Mendiola in Manila City, was still closed, and few people could be seen around the area on Monday, Nov. 17. | 📹: @ATacsonINQ

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WATCH: An Iglesia Ni Cristo member says that they are not paid to attend the religious sector’s three-day anti-corruption rally at the Quirino Grandstand. | @DSampangINQ

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WATCH: Around 3,000 attendees are at the United People’s Initiative rally for transparency at the EDSA People Power Monument, as of 2 p.m., according to the Quezon City Police District. | @keithcINQ

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LOOK: Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga makes an appearance at the United People’s Initiative Rally for Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity on Monday afternoon at White Plains Avenue in Quezon City. | @keithcINQ

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Around 2,000 people have attended the second day of the United People’s Initiative (UPI) rally at the Edsa People Power Monument as of noon on Monday.

Several cities in Metro Manila have suspended court operations from Nov. 17 to 18 amid a rally being conducted by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).

No crime or violent incidents have been recorded by police so far at the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and United People’s Initiative (UPI) rallies, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.

UPDATE: As of 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 17, the crowd at Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand is now at 220,000. | 📷: Manila DRRMO

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WATCH: The United People’s Initiative Rally for Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity in EDSA People Power Monument has yet to begin, but the Quezon City Police District said around 2,000 attendees are in the vicinity, as of 12 n.n. | @keithcINQ

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The second leg of the three-day anti-corruption rally staged by religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila drew approximately 180,000 participants before Monday noon.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will probe statements made at the United People’s Initiative rally calling for the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Attendees of the United People’s Initiative (UPI) rally started gathering along White Plains Avenue in Quezon City on Monday morning.

WATCH: Iglesia Ni Cristo members endure scorching heat on the second day of their three-day anti corruption rally at the Quirino Grandstand. | @DSampangINQ

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WATCH: Attendees of the Iglesia ni Cristo and United People’s Initiative rally for transparency at the EDSA People Power Monument gather along White Plains Ave., Quezon City ahead of the program to be held on Monday afternoon.| @keithcINQ

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Camping and makeshift tents were set up at the Quirino Grandstand as many INC members spent the night for the second leg of the group’s three-day rally.

LOOK: Iglesia Ni Cristo members line up for free lugaw and nutribun at the second day of their three-day anti-corruption rally at the Quirino Grandstand. | @dsampangINQ

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LOOK: Camping tents are set up at the Quirino Grandstand as many Iglesia Ni Cristo members stayed the night for the second leg of the three-day rally for their call for “transparency and accountability” amid corruption in the government. @DSampangINQ

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Transparency, accountability and peace. These were the three major appeals made by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) as more than half a million of its members gathered at Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Sunday at the start of the three-day “Rally for Transparency and a Better… pic.twitter.com/FbW5hszobc

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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta cited at the INC rally several examples of how the government lacked transparency in its corruption probe.

The Philippine National Police has been ordered to monitor and crack down on social media posts spreading fake news

Uncooperative weather and the unwanted presence of police rankled the first leg of the three-day rally of Christian sect Iglesia ni Cristo

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Sunday criticized the Ombudsman’s response to the video of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co

The tightened security in the Mendiola area in Manila was due to “lessons learned” from the violence that disrupted the anti-corruption

Amid calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign over the flood control scandal, a former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

After Zaldy Co pointed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the mastermind of flood control scam, protesters on Sunday again urged him to resign.

‘JUSTICE, HINDI JUST TIIS’

LOOK: On the first day of their three-day rally, members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) showed their protest placards against corruption and called for transparency and accountability at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila City on Sunday, Nov. 16. |… pic.twitter.com/mzMeINViO1

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The estimated crowd on the first day of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand has further dropped to around 330,000 as of 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. | via Manila DRRMO

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The estimated crowd at the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, Nov. 16 has further decreased to around 550,000 as of 8 p.m. | via Manila DRRMO

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Face-to-face classes in Manila have been suspended Monday and Tuesday amid Iglesia ni Cristo rally at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta.

As of 7 p.m., the estimated crowd at the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, Nov. 16 has decreased to around 630,000 from the earlier count of 650,000. | via Manila DRRMO

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Rallyists at the People Power Monument on Sunday, November 16 call for the resignation of President Bongbong Marcos over the anomalous flood control projects.

Around 650,000 people were estimated to have joined the Iglesia ni Cristo anti-corruption rally in Manila on Sunday evening.

‘PAPAANO PO MAPEPEKE ANG NOTARYO?’

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, speaking at the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally on Sunday, November 16, addressed allegations that the affidavit submitted by Orly Guteza, who testified before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee in September, was falsely… pic.twitter.com/9egCMqLj7P

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WATCH: Members of Iglesia ni Cristo who participated in a three-day rally at Quirino Grandstand in Manila City still continue to stand by their call for transparency for a better democracy on Sunday, Nov. 16. | @ATacsonINQ

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The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand in Manila has already gathered an estimated 650,000 attendees as of 6 p.m. | via Manila DRRMO

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LOOK: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. inspected Recto Avenue and Mendiola Peace Arch where police are stationed to monitor the first day of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally in Manila on Sunday, November 16. | 📷:… pic.twitter.com/GCgM0zH2bp

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The estimated turnout at the Iglesia ni Cristo’s anti-corruption protest in Manila reached over 300,000 on Sunday afternoon.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally at Quirino Grandstand has already drawn an estimated crowd of 550,000 as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. | via Manila DRRMO

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The crowd at the Quirino Grandstand has grown to 314,000 as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, for the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) anti-corruption rally. | 📷: Manila PIO

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‘SA PALAGAY KO PO AY NAGKAMALI PO SILA’

PNP chief Major Gen. Anthony Aberin, a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), personally instructed police officers to step back from the crowd during the anti-corruption rally at Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, Nov. 16.

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At least 650,000 gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organized by INC in the Philippine capital to over corruption scandal.

Tens of thousands gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organized by INC in the Philippine capital to over corruption scandal.

WATCH: Groups calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign over the flood control scandal have arrived at the United People Initiative’s rally at the People Power Monument. | @jasonsigalesINQ pic.twitter.com/Ldy89tTD3l

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LOOK: Here’s the situation at the United People’s Initiative rally at the People Power Monument at around 4 p.m. | @jasonsigalesINQ

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The United People’s Initiative (UPI) gather on Sunday, November 16 at the People Power Monument to hold anti-corruption protest.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the mass demonstration organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).

Court operations in Metro Manila will be suspended on Nov. 17–18 due to traffic congestion expected to be caused by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC )rally.

As of 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, the estimated Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) members gathered for an anti-corruption rally at Quirino Grandstand has reached 130,000. | via Manila DRRMO

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LOOK: Award-winning actress Gladys Reyes joins the anti-corruption rally of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) on Sunday, Nov. 16.

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WATCH: The crowd at Quirino Grandstand is now estimated at 50,000 as of 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, the first day of the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s (INC) three-day rally against corruption. | via Manila PIO

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Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo members gather at Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, November 16 – the first day of their 3-day protest against corruption in the government.

The PNP is cracking down on social media posts spreading fake news about the three-day rallies across Metro Manila.

Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reminded police officers not to intimidate protesters at the three-day INC and UPI rallies.

LOOK: The estimated crowd at the Quirino Grandstand during the anti-corruption rally of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has reached 45,000 as of 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, according to the Manila Police District. | 📷: Manila PIO/Facebook

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There will be no political agenda at the United People’s Initiative (UPI) rally on Sunday, according to its organizer.

The United People’s Initiative (UPI) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte should end their political feud.

There are no destabilization efforts in the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and United People’s Initiative (UPI) rallies, according to organizers.

The United People’s Initiative (UPI) vowed there would be no “seditious statements” during its Sunday rally at the People Power Monument.

WATCH: Light rains at the People Power Monument as preparations continue for the United People’s Initiative rally here today.

The program has yet to begin. | @jasonsigalesINQ

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LOOK: An Iglesia ni Cristo member brings a suitcase during a gathering outside Quirino Grandstand.

Suitcases were allegedly used to bring bundles of cash to homes of lawmakers in a major corruption scandal that rocked the country. | @JEMendozaINQ

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LOOK: An estimated 18,000 people had gathered at the Quirino Grandstand as of 9:00 a.m. for the opening of the Iglesia ni Cristo’s three-day rally, “Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy,” held on Sunday, November 16. | 📸: Manila DRRMO

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Archbishop of Manila Cardinal Jose Advincula released a rejoinder to the CBCP’s appeal, stressing Filipinos should not let emotion prevail.

Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula has appealed to the military and police to remain faithful to their oath and to the country

The Quezon City local government has announced the total closure of White Plains Avenue on Sunday, November 16

The Philippine National Police said Saturday it has placed its forces on full alert ahead of three days of protests

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will deploy over 1,800 personnel for the three-day anti-corruption rally of Iglesia ni Cristo.

“The intelligence community has not reported to me yet, but they’re already doing their investigation, especially on active members.

The Iglesia ni Cristo said non-members are welcome to join the three-day protest it is organizing, which will be held from Nov. 16 to 18.

Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson clarified that he will not “instigate” or be involved in any efforts to destabilize the government.

The AFP said on Friday it has received unverified reports that possible infiltrators may attempt to disrupt the protest actions

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has been placed on full alert ahead of the three-day rallies led by the Iglesia ni Cristo

Sec. Jonvic Remulla warned parents not to let their children join “gangsta” groups that may cause chaos during the 3-day INC rally.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday it will exercise “maximum tolerance” during three days of protests

NCRPO will deploy more than 16,000 personnel to maintain peace and order during the simultaneous rallies of INC and UPI movement.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has warned against potential destabilization efforts at the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo rally.

The NCRPO said it is increasing its deployment to 16,433 officers for the Iglesia ni Cristo rally scheduled from Nov. 16 to 18.

In an advisory on Tuesday, the Manila Police District (MPD) said the following roads and road segments will be closed from Nov. 16 to 18:

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy over 15,000 personnel to secure the three-day rally organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)

The PNP said it is ready to secure a three-day religious rally by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) at Rizal Park in Manila on Nov. 16 to 18.

The PNP said it was studying possible “threat groups” as part of preparations for the Nov. 30 anti-corruption protests.

The rally for peace organized by Christian sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Jan. 13 will be conducted at the more spacious Quirino Grandstand.