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<p>MANILA  — The US Embassy in the Philippines on Friday advised Americans in the Philippines to stay safe amid planned protests against corruption this coming Sunday.</p><p>The recent discovery of widespread corruption involving anomalous flood control projects has sparked protests, including several that will coincide with the 53rd anniversary on September 21 of the Martial Law declared by former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the sitting president&#x27;s father.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/19/30-000-expected-to-join-trillion-peso-march-on-sunday-organizer-1009"><strong>30,000 expected to join &#x27;Trillion Peso March&#x27; on Sunday: organizer </strong></a></div><p>&quot;A broad range of students, church groups, civil society organizations, labor unions, and political coalitions are expected to join the demonstrations,&quot; said the US Embassy.</p><p>&quot;US citizens should avoid these demonstrations due to the potential for violence.&quot;</p><p>Among locations identified as planned venues for the protests are </p><p>•  Rizal Park (Luneta) in Manila at 9:00 a.m.<br/>•  People Power Monument, EDSA, Quezon City at 2:00 p.m.</p><p>Similar protests are also expected in areas outside the capital.</p><p>The US Embassy urged Americans to follow local media and government sources for updates on possible disruptions due to protest activity.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/19/students-workers-hold-black-friday-protests-as-prelude-to-larger-event-on-sunday-1839"><strong>Students, workers hold Black Friday Protests as prelude to larger event on Sunday</strong></a></div><p>&quot;Exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, as even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning. Follow instructions from local authorities,&quot; said the US Embassy.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LE0epUg5kzk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The US Embassy in the Philippines on Friday advised Americans in the Philippines to stay safe amid planned protests against corruption this coming Sunday.</p>

The US Embassy in the Philippines on Friday advised Americans in the Philippines to stay safe amid planned protests against corruption this coming Sunday.

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US Embassy urges citizens in PH to stay vigilant amid protests

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published September 19, 2025 07:40 PM PHT

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Updated September 20, 2025 03:46 PM PHT

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