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Quezon City stops Day 3 of UPI protest
The Quezon City government denied the United People's Initiative (UPI) a permit for a third day of their anti-corruption rally at the People Power Monument.
This decision was made due to alleged incitement to sedition, rebellion, or insurrection during the second day of the protest, which violated the terms of their original permit.
The Department of Public Order and Safety stated that speeches and banners on Monday encouraged such acts.
UPI lead convenor Romeo Poquiz previously called the city government's decision "clearly a harassment" but stated they would "obey to avoid confrontation but continue the fight."
The rally, comprising at least 1,000 retired police and military personnel, calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and legislators to end corruption amid anomalies in flood control projects.
The group had previously held rallies on Sunday and Monday, with permits granted for both days.
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