On September 12, 2025, a series of widespread demonstrations began in the Philippines, with protests mainly planned at Rizal Park in Manila and at the People Power Monument and EDSA Shrine along EDSA in Quezon City, both within Metro Manila.[9] They involve several anti-corruption protests stemming from investigations into government corruption in flood control programs, involving both the executive and legislative branches of the Philippine government. The date (September 21) coincides with the 53rd anniversary of the imposition of martial law in the Philippines (martial law was declared via televised address two days later on September 23). Several cities and municipalities across different provinces are also expected to hold local demonstrations.
The protests in Rizal Park (“Baha sa Luneta”) are organized by various sectorial groups, including activists and students, while the protest in the People Power Monument is known as the “Trillion Peso March” and was organized mainly by religious sectors, mainly the Catholic and the Protestants.[10][11] An isolated riot by masked demonstrators occurred along streets near Malacañang Palace in Manila, injuring several protesters, bystanders and policemen, and resulting in two casualties, one from a stabbing attack and another from a stray bullet.
