Manila suspends classes, issues rerouting advisory due to INC rally
MANILA, Philippines — Classes were suspended at all levels in both public and private schools in Manila as the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally moved to Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday, July 2, for the third day of the protest.
The local government also announced road closures and released alternative route instructions for vehicles traveling near the protest areas.
According to an advisory, the following routes are closed:
In CRB Mendiola
Closed:
- C. M. Recto Avenue from Nicanor Reyes Street to Mendiola Street
- Legarda Street from Figueras Street to San Rafael Street
Alternative route instructions from Manila PIO:
- All vehicles coming from Quezon Boulevard and C. M. Recto Avenue intending to use Mendiola Street shall turn left on Nicanor Reyes Street to their destination.
- All vehicles coming from P. Casal Street intending to use Mendiola Street shall turn left on San Rafael Street, continue to Bilibid Viejo Street, then proceed to Quezon Boulevard to their destination.
- All vehicles coming from Sta. Mesa via Legarda Street intending to use C. M. Recto Avenue shall turn right on Figueras Street, continue to Earnshaw Street, then turn left on Sergio H. Loyola Street to their destination.
In Liwasang Bonifacio
Closed:
- Magallanes Drive from Jones Bridge to MacArthur Bridge
Alternative route instructions from Manila PIO:
- All vehicles coming from P. Burgos Avenue (northbound lane) intending to use Magallanes Drive shall proceed to Jones Bridge to their destination.
- All vehicles coming from C. Muñoz Street may use P. Burgos Avenue to their destination.
- All vehicles coming from MacArthur Bridge intending to use Magallanes Drive shall proceed to P. Burgos Avenue (southbound lane) to their destination.
In Ayala Bridge
Closed:
- Ayala Bridge
- Eastbound lane of Ayala Boulevard from San Marcelino Street to Romualdez Street
Alternative route instructions from Manila PIO:
- Vehicles coming from Romualdez Street intending to use Ayala Bridge shall turn left on Ayala Boulevard, then right on Taft Avenue to their destination, or proceed to Natividad Lopez Street, turn right on A. Villegas Street, then left on C. Muñoz Street to their destination.
- Vehicles coming from San Marcelino Street intending to use Ayala Bridge shall turn right on Ayala Boulevard, then right on Taft Avenue to their destination, or proceed to U.N. Avenue via San Marcelino Street.
- Vehicles coming from Ayala Boulevard (eastbound lane) intending to use Ayala Bridge shall turn left on Natividad Lopez Street to their destination.
- Vehicles coming from Carlos Palanca Street intending to use Ayala Bridge shall turn left on P. Casal Street to their destination.
- Vehicles coming from P. Casal Street intending to use Ayala Bridge shall turn right on Carlos Palanca Street to their destination.
The INC rally moved to Manila after the Quezon City government revoked the religious group's permit to gather along White Plains Avenue, where it had held its surprise rally for two consecutive days since June 30.
The authorities cited "severe difficulties experienced by the general public" as the reason for the revocation.
The protest is in support of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who is facing possible arrest over a non-bailable plunder charge involving alleged undeclared campaign contributions.
The Manila Police District estimated the crowd at Liwasang Bonifacio at around 400 as of 8 a.m.
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