MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it was monitoring four rallies within Metro Manila in celebration of the country's 128th Independence Day.
In its 10 a.m. report, the Manila Police District monitored three ongoing rallies along Quezon Boulevard in Manila with 50 participants, Globo de Oro corner Quezon Blvd, Sta Cruz with 100 participants and in front of the National Library along Kalaw Ave, Ermita with the biggest number so far at 300 participants.
In Quezon City, a rally is ongoing along Elliptical Road corner East Avenue with 20 participants and in the vicinity of the National Housing Authority with 50 participants.
The protests are mostly grievances against massive corruption, soaring oil and commodity prices and presence of American troops in Philippine soil.
The PNP has deployed over 90,000 personnel to secure peace and order.
