Marilyn Cahatol

Farmers gather for a protest at Liwasang Bonifacio before marching to the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on October 21, 2025.  Protesters paraded an effigy of a bloated sewage rat to denounce corruption and decay, likening corrupt officials to pests that thrive on the people’s hard-earned tax money.  Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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GHOST FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS

Jessie Cruzat

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176456891878120251021-farmers-protest-vs-corruption-JC3888.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">Farmers gather for a protest at Liwasang Bonifacio before marching to the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on October 21, 2025. Protesters paraded an effigy of a bloated sewage rat to denounce corruption and decay, likening corrupt officials to pests that thrive on the people’s hard-earned tax money. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Manila City Government on Monday reported several cases of vandalism along Padre Burgos Street following the protest actions held on Sunday, November 30.</p><p>Manila Mayor Isko Moreno condemned the act discovered on multiple walls and other public structures.</p><p>“[Ang] perang dapat para sa serbisyo publiko [ay] mapupunta na naman sa paglilinis ng kalat nila,” Moreno said on his social media post.</p><p>Most of the vandalism appeared to have been made using spray paint.</p><p>“Paulit-ulit na paalala: malaya ang magpahayag, pero huwag babuyin ang ating lungsod,” the mayor added.</p><p>He also criticized the contradiction between the protesters’ call for anti-corruption and the aftermath of their actions.</p><p>“Nakakapagtaka: nagpoprotesta para sa tamang paggamit ng pondo, pero sila rin ang dahilan ng pag-aaksaya nito,” Moreno added.</p><p>By Monday morning, December 1, the Department of Engineering and Public Works repainted and restored the vandalized walls.</p><p>Following the September 21 rally, the Manila LGU also reported several cases of vandalism across Recto, Taft Avenue, Lawton, and other parts of Manila, affecting both public infrastructure and private properties.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>MPD: NO ARRESTS </strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The Manila Police District (MPD) on Monday also clarified that no arrests were made after officers approached<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/30/police-call-out-apprehend-3-men-wearing-balaclavas-during-manila-protest-1354"> three individuals</a> seen wearing balaclavas along Kalaw Avenue, Manila, on the morning of November 30.</p><p>According to Maj. Philipp Ines, MPD spokesperson, the three males aged 18, 20, and 23 were later identified as freelance journalists who said they were covering protest actions in the city.</p><p>“Pinuntahan sila ng pulis para i-check ang kanilang identity. Ipinapaalala natin sa mga indibidwal na ito na meron tayong ordinansa sa Maynila na nagbabawal doon sa kanilang suot-suot na balaclava,” said Ines.</p><p>He added that the police verified their identities and affiliations before allowing them to leave.</p><p>“After nating ma-identify na sila ay freelance media... ni-release sila pagkatapos makuha ‘yong impormasyon.”</p><p>Manila began enforcing its<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/25/manila-bans-balaclavas-face-coverings-in-public-commercial-spaces-2002"> Anti-Balaclava Ordinance</a> on November 3, 2025.</p><p>The ordinance prohibits the wearing of balaclavas and other types of face coverings in government, commercial, and public spaces within the city.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/23/youth-group-wary-of-potential-abuse-of-manila-s-ban-on-balaclavas-face-coverings-1142">Youth group wary of potential abuse of Manila&#x27;s ban on balaclavas, face coverings</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>&#x27;GENERALLY PEACEFUL&#x27; PROTEST</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The MPD also reported that the protest actions in Manila transpired without incidents of violence.</p><p>“Nagpapasalamat tayo sa ating mga kababayan dahil tumugon doon sa ating panawagan na maging organisado, kalmado, at payapa,” Ines added.</p><p>He emphasized the continuing importance of vigilance during mass gatherings.</p><p>“Pagdating sa seguridad hindi dapat tayo maging complacent diyan o sabihin na nating kompiyansa… pagdating sa seguridad, walang puwang na dapat tayo ay magkamali.”</p><p>Around 12,000 police personnel were deployed across Manila on Sunday to secure the activities.</p><p>Ines said the MPD appreciated the cooperation of both protesters and the general public in maintaining peace and order throughout the day.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/30/trillion-peso-march-2-0-ends-peacefully-organizers-open-to-possible-part-3-2100">Trillion Peso March 2.0 ends peacefully; organizers open to possible Part 3</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/am4BAJqnDOk?si=JfGrwLVglZlnhLWA" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>The Manila City Government reported several cases of vandalism along Padre Burgos Street following the protest actions held on Sunday, November 30.</p>

The Manila City Government reported several cases of vandalism along Padre Burgos Street following the protest actions held on Sunday, November 30.

'Wag babuyin ang ating lungsod’: Isko flags vandalism after Nov. 30 rally

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'Wag babuyin ang ating lungsod’: Isko flags vandalism after Nov. 30 rally

Jessie Cruzat,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 01, 2025 02:12 PM PHT

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