NO INCIDENTS of unrest were reported during the protest action against corruption staged by various sectors in Cebu City on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
According to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) the rallies were all peaceful, orderly and safe.
The rallies were sparked by investigations into the billions of pesos of government funds, designated for flood-control projects, that were misused.
PRO 7 Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan commended his personnel for their professionalism, vigilance and commitment to duty, saying their work reflected the highest standards of police service in the region.
PRO 7 earlier raised its security status to full alert in anticipation of the
large turnout.
More than 500 personnel from the Civil Disturbance Management team and Reactionary Standby Support Forces were readied in case of unrest.
The Cebu City Government also deployed personnel from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, along with police force multipliers.
Authorities monitored activities in neighboring provinces in Central Visayas, such as Bohol, to ensure protests would remain peaceful.
Meanwhile, transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) filed a complaint after some of its members’ vehicles were issued citation tickets during the rally.
Lt. Col. Miguel Andeza, deputy city director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office, said traffic enforcers were deployed along with personnel from the Cebu City Transportation Office. He explained that any vehicles violating traffic rules, including those used by rally participants, were cited.
“If rally participants violate traffic ordinances, they will definitely be issued a citation. Since they were cited, that means they committed a traffic violation,” Andeza said.
He added that not only Piston members but also other motorists were apprehended. Authorities denied claims that they singled out rally participants. / AYB
