LIVE UPDATES: INC rally at Liwasang Bonifacio | July 2, 2026

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INQUIRER.net / Updated as of: 11:31 AM July 02, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally entered its third day on Thursday, July 2, after organizers moved the gathering from the Edsa People Power Monument in Quezon City to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.

The transfer came after the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) revoked the group’s permit for another day of assembly, citing the severe traffic disruption caused by the surprised rally along Edsa and White Plains Avenue.

Manila City officials, however, said no permit was required for the gathering since Liwasang Bonifacio is a designated Freedom Park.

Highlights

The INC-led gathering is in support of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who is about to be charged with plunder within the week, in connection with the P75 million undeclared campaign donation

The Tuesday rally had no permit, while Wednesday’s rally was allowed after organizers secured a permit valid from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The past two rallies were attended by Marcoleta, Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano and Imee Marcos

Traffic along EDSA has returned to normal after the rally site in Quezon City was cleared

INC says the rally opposes “selective justice” in connection with the Ombudsman’s planned filing of charges against the senator.

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July 2 , 2026 10:55 AM

WATCH: Although a looming plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has yet to be filed, CIDG NCR chief Col. John Guiagui says their unit is ready to implement any warrant to arrest any high-ranking government official once it is issued. The impending plunder case against… pic.twitter.com/BB10kNylrk

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July 2 , 2026 10:46 AM

Only police units in NCR are on full alert status amid the ongoing INC rally on Thursday, July 2, as all other police units across the country downgrade their alert status, the PNP says.“The full alert status has been downgraded to heightened alert status for the rest of the… pic.twitter.com/M5OAPl1hdI

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July 2 , 2026 10:15 AM

WATCH: Multisectoral groups including fisherfolk, students, and farmers from Batangas’ 1st District, with members of the INC held a short program at Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday.The groups reiterated their call to abolish value-added tax (VAT) and to hold those accountable… pic.twitter.com/u2DMxjeTmu

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July 2 , 2026 09:18 AM

‘MAPUPUNO ANG LIWASANG BONIFACIO’

Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste said more of his constituents & other INC members plan to join the 3rd day of the INC rally that relocated to Liwasang Bonifacio this Thursday. | @bellepechayINQ pic.twitter.com/V2o4g89iur

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) July 1, 2026

July 2 , 2026 09:18 AM

WATCH: Situation here at Liwasang Bonifacio early Thursday as Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) preps for the third day of its rally. As of 6 a.m., authorities estimate the crowd at 400. | @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/zWnAsxqSzD

— Isabelle Pechay (@bellepechayINQ) July 1, 2026

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