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Members of several civil society organizations and concerned citizens arrived at the People Power Monument in Quezon City for the “Trillion Peso March” on Bonifacio Day, November 30, 2025. The protesters called for accountability, transparency, and genuine economic reforms as they denounced the alleged misuse of public funds amounting to trillions of pesos. They also denounced corruption, rising prices of basic goods, and the continued burden of taxes on ordinary Filipinos. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Karen De Guzman

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<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/177182671733520251130-trillion-peso-march-rallyists-3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Members of several civil society organizations and concerned citizens arrived at the People Power Monument in Quezon City for the “Trillion Peso March” on Bonifacio Day, November 30, 2025. The protesters called for accountability, transparency, and genuine economic reforms as they denounced the alleged misuse of public funds amounting to trillions of pesos. They also denounced corruption, rising prices of basic goods, and the continued burden of taxes on ordinary Filipinos. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News "/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">Members of several civil society organizations and concerned citizens arrived at the People Power Monument in Quezon City for the “Trillion Peso March” on Bonifacio Day, November 30, 2025. The protesters called for accountability, transparency, and genuine economic reforms as they denounced the alleged misuse of public funds amounting to trillions of pesos. They also denounced corruption, rising prices of basic goods, and the continued burden of taxes on ordinary Filipinos. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Philippine National Police said protesters may chant “BBM resign” during the 3rd Trillion Peso March on February 25, but any statements or actions urging participants to attack government facilities will not be tolerated.</p><p>National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) spokesperson Police Major Hazel Asilo said the police recognize freedom of expression but will not allow speech that can incite violence.</p><p>“Hindi naman natin kino-consider na seditious kung halimbawa sabihin nila ‘BBM resign’, not unless kumbaga manghihikayat na sugurin or sunugin, ‘yun ‘yung mga kino-consider natin na mga hindi magagandang statements,” Asilo said.</p><p>The NCRPO has been on full alert since Saturday at 5 p.m. in preparation for the EDSA People Power 40th anniversary activities and the Trillion Peso March.</p><p>A total of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/23/over-13-400-cops-deployed-for-edsa-rites-3rd-trillion-peso-march-ncrpo-1034">13,448 police personnel</a> will be deployed across Metro Manila, including 1,500 each from Police Regional Office 3 and 4A as standby Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) contingents.</p><p>Some personnel from the Southern Police District (SPD) were realigned to continue regular law enforcement operations instead of being stationed along EDSA.</p><p>“Nagkaroon ng pagbabago from 14,000, naging 13,448 ‘yung ating latest na deployment,” Asilo said.</p><p>“‘Yung ating mga PNP personnel from SPD is binawasan sila. Instead na dadalhin sila ng EDSA, is inallign na lang sila doon sa ating mga usual na mga law enforcement operations sa area ng SPD,” she added.</p><div><strong>RALLY PERMIT AND CONDITIONS </strong></div><p>The Quezon City government approved a permit for the rally along White Plains Avenue, allowing three groups — including Tindig Pilipinas, SIKLAB, and the Trillion Peso March Movement to consolidate at a single stage.</p><p>The total number of participants is limited to 20,000.</p><p>“So ang naging pakiusap sa kanila is kung puwede magsama-sama na lang sila since isa lang naman ‘yung venue and isang stage na lang ‘yung gamitin,” Asilo said.</p><p>“Meron silang mga kondisyon, syempre doon sa kanilang mga ibinigay na permit, kasama dito ‘yung not more than 20,000 [participants],” she added.</p><p>The permit prohibits any march, vaping, smoking, and the use of plastic or styrofoam containers.</p><p>Quezon City government will provide cleanup support, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will provide portalets.</p><p>Two other groups that initially requested permits were redirected to other areas or advised to coordinate with the private management of the EDSA Shrine.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/22/quezon-city-backs-peaceful-edsa-anniversary-rallies-2213">Quezon City backs peaceful EDSA Anniversary rallies</a></div><div><strong>SECURITY MEASURES </strong></div><p>Mendiola and the vicinity of Malacañang Palace in Manila City remain designated no-rally zones, with barriers and Manila Police District personnel on standby in case of lightning rallies.</p><p>Police will monitor placards, chants, and the crowd, with legal teams ready to act if any violent incitement occurs.</p><p>“Hindi naman natin pwedeng sabihin na seditious kapag nagdala sila ng placards maliban na lang kung meron silang mga panawagan na magsunog or ibagsak, ‘yun ‘yung mga kino-consider natin na mga kumbaga mga red flags,” Asilo said.</p><p>Authorities also coordinated with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in monitoring threats, but so far, they have received none.</p><p>Police also advised motorists to expect heavier traffic due to temporary road closures and zipper lanes, as February 25 is a working holiday.</p><p>The NCRPO emphasized that peaceful protests are welcome, but urging violence will be strictly prohibited and addressed immediately.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/18/ncrpo-no-threats-monitored-ahead-of-trillion-peso-march-on-edsa-anniversary-2140">NCRPO: No threats monitored ahead of ‘Trillion Peso March’ on EDSA anniversary</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aBqlAaUtJYg?si=cxZNc4NUB_PHXCgf" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>The NCRPO said protesters may chant “BBM resign” during the 3rd Trillion Peso March on February 25, but any statements or actions urging attacks on government facilities will not be tolerated.</p>

The NCRPO said protesters may chant “BBM resign” during the 3rd Trillion Peso March on February 25, but any statements or actions urging attacks on government facilities will not be tolerated.

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'Resign' chants allowed but calls to violence at Feb 25 rally won't be tolerated—PNP

Karen De Guzman,

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Published Feb 23, 2026 02:27 PM PHT

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