Thousands of demonstrators across Western Visayas took to the streets in a peaceful display of civic action, with police forces successfully ensuring a day free from major disruptions. The coordinated "Trillion Peso March 2.0" rallies on November 30, 2025, saw widespread participation, highlighting public calls for governmental reform.
Peaceful Protests Span Multiple Cities
More than 3,130 participants from diverse sectors including students, workers, church groups, and civil society organizations joined simultaneous marches in key urban centers. The activities were held in Iloilo City, Roxas City in Capiz, Kalibo in Aklan, and San Jose in Antique. All gatherings concluded as scheduled without any significant incidents reported, allowing normal city operations to continue uninterrupted.
In Iloilo City, the focal point of the regional activity, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) monitored the events from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Marchers began from assembly points at Jaro Plaza and the University of the Philippines Visayas campus, eventually converging at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol grounds for a short program. Authorities confirmed that participants strictly adhered to pre-coordinated rally routes, demonstrating a high level of organization and cooperation.
Police Commend Orderly Conduct and Cooperation
The successful and peaceful outcome of the day was attributed to effective collaboration between organizers, community stakeholders, and law enforcement. Police Brigadier General Josefino Ligan, regional director of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6), publicly praised both the participants and his personnel.
"I commend the peaceful conduct of the activities, where participants responsibly exercised their constitutional right to assemble," General Ligan stated. "I also commend the dedicated men and women of PRO 6, together with our force multipliers, for their professionalism and commitment to ensuring safety and order."
Echoing this sentiment, Police Colonel Kim Legada, chief of the ICPO, emphasized the police's adherence to principles of maximum tolerance and human rights protection throughout the event. "We assure the people of Iloilo City that ICPO will continue to uphold maximum tolerance, protect human rights, and maintain a peaceful environment where citizens can safely express their views," Colonel Legada affirmed.
A Unified Call for Governance Reforms
The core message of the Trillion Peso March 2.0 rallies centered on demands for greater transparency, accountability, and good governance. The "2.0" designation indicates a continuation or a second wave of a previous advocacy movement, suggesting sustained public engagement on these issues.
The event's orderly execution sets a notable precedent for future public assemblies in the region. It demonstrated that large-scale demonstrations can proceed peacefully when there is clear coordination between civic groups and authorities, and when all parties commit to respecting lawful processes and public safety.
The Archdiocese of Jaro's Commission on Social Communications documented the event, providing a visual record of the widespread but calm gatherings that characterized the day across Western Visayas.
