Overview
Thousands of youth and students gathered at Luneta to protest alleged anomalies in the government's flood control projects, followed by a planned march to the EDSA People Power Monument and other protest sites.
Situation at Luneta
- Around 49,000 protested at Luneta, mostly youth and students.
- Many carried placards against flooding and corruption in flood control projects.
- Some had personal experiences of flooding at their schools and were stranded because of it.
- The chants and calls of the protest were lively and active.
Movement of the Protests
- The program at Luneta is expected to end around 2:00 PM.
- After the program, the contingent will march to the EDSA People Power Monument; others will head to Mendiola.
- Some roads near Luneta are closed; designated routes from Taft straight to City Hall and EDSA are set.
- It is expected that almost all protesters will move to other protest sites after the program.
Security and Order
- High police visibility since morning; police with riot shields and PCG personnel are present for crowd control.
- Order and peace prevailed at Luneta as the protest continued.
- Security is prepared along the routes protesters will take from Luneta to EDSA.
Weather Conditions
- The heat was felt in the morning but suddenly cooled and became cloudy by afternoon.
- Rain is possible, so umbrellas were distributed to protesters.
- People continued preparations for possible rain while heading to EDSA.
Action Items
- 2:00 PM – Organizers/Protesters: Begin dispersing from Luneta to the EDSA People Power Monument and Mendiola.
- TBD – PNP/PCG: Ensure security and crowd control along the protest routes.