PNP reports peaceful conclusion to nationwide anti-corruption protests

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that the November 30 protests against corruption nationwide concluded peacefully due to the cooperation of rally organizers, participants, marshals, and police.

He assured that security measures were in place to prevent violence during simultaneous anti-corruption protests in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

Quick response teams, civil disturbance units, and traffic personnel were strategically positioned to address any attempts to disrupt the assemblies, with isolated attempts being immediately addressed.

Nartatez commended the rally participants for exercising their rights with discipline and respect for public order, and the deployed police officers for their professionalism and restraint.

The PNP chief emphasized that the safety of protest participants was a top priority, and personnel were instructed to uphold the rights of Filipinos while maintaining peace.

The protests, which officially concluded at 7 p.m. Sunday, saw around 90,000 people participate nationwide, with the PNP monitoring 87 protests.

The PNP is now focused on securing major thoroughfares and ensuring participants can travel home safely, with traffic and station personnel on standby until full normalcy is restored.