July 10, 2022
MANILA, Philippines – The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally entered its third day on Thursday, July 2, after organizers moved the gathering from the Edsa People Power Monument in Quezon City to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.
The transfer came after the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) revoked the group’s permit for another day of assembly, citing the severe traffic disruption caused by the surprised rally along Edsa and White Plains Avenue.
Manila City officials, however, said no permit was required for the gathering since Liwasang Bonifacio is a designated Freedom Park.
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‘TAPAT AT MAKABANSA NA LIDER’Some protesters at the INC rally said they were not attending primarily to support Sen. Rodante Marcoleta; among them was Ronald Gadayan, a janitor who is not an INC member but decided to join the gathering because of his frustration over… pic.twitter.com/o2gRXxs9rd
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
‘HINDI ITO MATATAPOS IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS’Protesters at the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally in Manila are prepared to camp at Liwasang Bonifacio and stay there “for as long as it takes,” Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste said on Thursday, signaling that the… pic.twitter.com/Onh5hEHcfI
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
Rep. Leandro Leviste urged the government to investigate all personalities allegedly involved in the flood control corruption scandal.Leviste joined hundreds of his constituents from Batangas in the INC rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Thursday, July 3. |… pic.twitter.com/F6U2sQOFgp
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
‘WALA AKONG KAKABA-KABA’Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso expressed assurance in a peaceful rally led by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), citing their previous demonstrations in the city.The INC rally entered its third day on Thursday, July 2, after organizers moved the… pic.twitter.com/xtpgA8hl3t
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
WATCH: The protesting crowd at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila has reached 2,500 as of 3 p.m., according to the Manila Police District.The program has so far consisted of performances and a speech from Iglesia ni Cristo spokesperson Edwin Zabala. | 📹: Andre Esguerra via… pic.twitter.com/mfjdeIsV4H
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
UPDATE: As of 2 p.m., around 2,200 participants gathered at the Liwasang Bonifacio, according to the Manila Police District. Iglesia ni Cristo’s rally enters its third day to support Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | @andreagINQ · Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/A8qyJgD8rR pic.twitter.com/2k2vECEXnh
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
Around 1,700 people have gathered at the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally in Liwasang Bonifacio as of 12 noon Thursday, according to Manila Police District. | @gabdumalagINQ · Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/A8qyJgDGhp pic.twitter.com/HilvQBDjJC
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
WATCH: Protesters from Batangas chant the name of 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste at the INC rally in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila on Thursday.Leviste said rallygoers are prepared to stay “for as long as it takes.” | @gabdumalagINQ · Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/bwJGwjUCAD
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
WATCH: Although a looming plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has yet to be filed, CIDG NCR chief Col. John Guiagui says their unit is ready to implement any warrant to arrest any high-ranking government official once it is issued. The impending plunder case against… pic.twitter.com/BB10kNylrk
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
Only police units in NCR are on full alert status amid the ongoing INC rally on Thursday, July 2, as all other police units across the country downgrade their alert status, the PNP says.“The full alert status has been downgraded to heightened alert status for the rest of the… pic.twitter.com/M5OAPl1hdI
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
WATCH: Multisectoral groups including fisherfolk, students, and farmers from Batangas’ 1st District, with members of the INC held a short program at Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday.The groups reiterated their call to abolish value-added tax (VAT) and to hold those accountable… pic.twitter.com/u2DMxjeTmu
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 2, 2026
‘MAPUPUNO ANG LIWASANG BONIFACIO’
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste said more of his constituents & other INC members plan to join the 3rd day of the INC rally that relocated to Liwasang Bonifacio this Thursday. | @bellepechayINQ pic.twitter.com/V2o4g89iur
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 1, 2026
WATCH: Situation here at Liwasang Bonifacio early Thursday as Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) preps for the third day of its rally. As of 6 a.m., authorities estimate the crowd at 400. | @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/zWnAsxqSzD
— Isabelle Pechay (@bellepechayINQ) July 1, 2026
