Acting Philippine National Police chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. declared Monday that the simultaneous protest actions held across the country on November 30, 2025, were largely peaceful and orderly.
Nationwide Peaceful Assemblies
In a press conference held at Camp Crame on December 1, 2025, Nartatez emphasized that the success of security operations during the demonstrations resulted from strong cooperation between rally organizers, participants, and law enforcement agencies.
The police official reported that no security threats were recorded by police units nationwide during the November 30 rallies. Officers successfully maintained order in all areas where demonstrations took place, with consolidated field reports indicating that approximately 90,000 individuals participated in 119 protest actions across the Philippines.
Metro Manila Leads in Participation
The National Capital Region recorded the largest turnout with over 16,000 participants gathering at key locations including White Plains Avenue, the Edsa Shrine, Liwasang Bonifacio, San Sebastian, Luneta, and other strategic points.
To ensure public safety during the events, the PNP deployed more than 17,000 police personnel across various demonstration sites. Nartatez specifically acknowledged the coordination between different law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Coast Guard, and local government units.
Successful Security Operations
Nartatez commended ground commanders and personnel for their professionalism and dedication throughout the operation. "From their deployment as early as Saturday to the final clearing operations, our units carried out their duties with professionalism and restraint," he stated.
The acting PNP chief noted that while there were isolated attempts by a few individuals to disrupt the programs, all such incidents were immediately addressed by police quick response teams.
The November 30 activities demonstrated that peaceful assemblies and effective law enforcement can coexist, according to Nartatez. He concluded that when rights are exercised responsibly and public safety is upheld, democratic institutions are strengthened.
