MANILA, Philippines — The estimated crowd at the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Peace rally has reached 1.5 million as of 10 a.m. on Monday, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In a report, the PNP said the situation remains peaceful at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila as the tally of attendees continues to increase.
Article continues after this advertisement“As of 10 a.m. meron po tayong na-estimate na more or less 1.5 million na mga kababayan natin at patuloy pa itong nataas,” said Manila Police District Deputy Director for Operations Emil Tumibay in a chance interview.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO INC rally: 650,000 people now around Quirino Grandstand – police NEWSINFO Tolentino backs INC peace rally NEWSINFO Bets warned: Don’t use INC rally to campaign(As of 10 a.m., we already have an estimate of more or less 1.5 million people and their number is expected to further increase.)
Meanwhile, no untoward incidents have been recorded by the authorities.
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“Sa ngayon ay maayos na maayos pa po ang lahat ng dami dito at ang security,” said Tumibay.
Article continues after this advertisement(So far the situation is very, very orderly in terms of the multitude of people and the security.)*
On the other hand, the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) said members of the religious organization INC already “filled the streets of Ermita.”
Article continues after this advertisementThey are off to the Quirino Grandstand to show solidarity for the “National Rally for Peace” to be held by INC in the afternoon.
“Motorists are highly advised to take alternate routes to avoid the heavy traffic flow,” said Manila PIO.
To ensure public safety, the PNP said it deployed 5,500 personnel in the area.
It was announced previously that the following roads will be closed on Monday for the INC rally:
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Katigbak Drive and South Drive Independence Road North and Southbound of Roxas Blvd. from Katigbak Drive to U.N. Ave. North and Southbound of Bonifacio Drive from Katigbak Drive to Anda Circle P. Burgos Ave. from Victoria St. to Roxas Blvd. Ma. Orosa St. from P. Burgos Ave. to U.N. Ave Finance Rd. from P. Burgos Ave. to Taft Ave. Gen. Luna Roundtable Kalaw Ave. from Taft Ave. to Roxas Blvd.Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairperson Don Artes, in a press conference on Friday, said the INC rally at the Quirino Grandstand is expected to attract 1 million attendees from different provinces.
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