Progressive groups and anti-corruption advocates gather for the Baha sa Luneta 2.0 anti-corruption protest on November 30, 2025. Protesters marched from various meeting points around Luneta Park despite several attempts by the police to stop the anti-corruption protest.

Early Sunday morning, former Kabataan Partylist Representative and now Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Secretary-General Mong Palatino said that the police deployed in Luneta prevented Bayan from setting up the stage, sound system, and LED screen, citing the ‘no permit, no rally’ policy. According to Palatino, in a media interview, the Manila City government had raised no objections to the protest and assured the group that it would receive assistance similar to what was provided during the Iglesia ni Cristo rally that similar assistance will be given just like the Iglesia ni Cristo rally . Bayan also coordinated the Baha sa Luneta 2.0 with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

After the program at Luneta Park, the people marched to Mendiola to continue the protest but was blocked by the police. An organized dispersal followed after the crowd sang ‘Bayan ko”.

Report and photos by Carlo Manalansan/Bulatlat

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