Massive Three-Day Protest Rocks Manila
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flooded Manila's Rizal Park on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in a powerful display of public outrage against corruption in flood-control projects. The massive gathering, organized by the religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), marks the beginning of a three-day anti-corruption protest that has captured national attention.
Religious Group Leads Corruption Crackdown Demand
Members of the influential Iglesia Ni Cristo filled the historic park, shouting slogans and demanding accountability from government officials involved in the flood-control corruption scandal. The protest comes amid growing public frustration over infrastructure projects that have failed to protect communities from seasonal flooding despite significant public funding.
The timing of the protest underscores the seriousness of the allegations, with demonstrators calling for immediate action against those responsible for misusing funds intended for critical public works. The flood-control projects in question were designed to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of monsoon seasons and typhoons that regularly hit the Philippines.
Growing Public Anger Over Infrastructure Failures
Local residents have expressed increasing anger over the substandard flood-control systems that have repeatedly failed during heavy rainfall, leading to property damage and endangering lives. The corruption scandal has exposed deep-seated issues in public works procurement and implementation, with investigators uncovering evidence of fund diversion and contract irregularities.
Protest organizers have vowed to maintain their presence at Rizal Park throughout the three-day demonstration, promising even larger turnouts in the coming days if their demands for transparency and justice aren't met. The event represents one of the largest public demonstrations in Manila in recent years, highlighting the growing public demand for government accountability.
As the protest continues, international observers are watching closely to see how the Philippine government responds to these widespread corruption allegations and whether substantive reforms will be implemented to prevent similar scandals in the future.
