2025 Philippine protests
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| 2025 Philippine protests | |
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| Part of Third wave of autocratization | |
| Date | January 13, 2025 – present |
| Location | Worldwide (primarily in the Philippines) |
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| Status | Ongoing |
A series of protests are taking place across the Philippines in response to the corruption, inefficiency and political persecution of the administration of Bongbong Marcos. The controversial 2025 budget was viewed as the most corrupt budget in history. Furthermore, the Philhealh budget was cut, and the rift between Marcos and Duterte which causes division among their supporters. It was exacerbated by the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, a former president, by the Philippine government. Protests began on March 11, the day of Duterte's arrest and subsequent surrender to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands via a government-chartered Gulfstream G550 jet that departed Manila at 23:03 PHT (UTC+08:00).
Duterte was arrested amid an escalating feud between the Marcos and Duterte political families,[1] although President Bongbong Marcos himself expressed melancholy regarding the arrest. Analysts have described Duterte's arrest and surrender to the ICC as remarkably quick and trouble-free, as well as a victory for the Marcos faction in their feud with the Dutertes.[2][3][4][5]
With just less than two years in office, more Filipinos have become dissatisfied with the administration of Bongbong Marcos, according to the survey conducted by Publicus Asia Inc. from November 29 to December 4, 2023. Economic concerns, rising inflation, joblessness, low wages, and a perceived lack of productivity are some of the emerging factors behind the drop in pro-administration support. The survey also noted that the "Duterte effect" still persists, with opposition parties grappling with the discreditation of the previous administration.[6] By 2025, a new survey by Publicus Asia showed growing anti-admin sentiment, and a growing pessimism about the country's state, leadership direction, and economic and financial outlook. Pro administration support dropped steeply from 28% in Q1 2024 to 15% in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, the national outlook is at its weakest since 2022, with all economic indicators on a decline.[7]
Other anti-government protests were also held in relation to the alleged corruption in the 2025 national budget, Philhealth budget cuts and the impeachment of Sara Duterte.
Protests
[edit]January 13: National Rally for Peace and prelude
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The National Rally for Peace were a series of demonstrations organized on January 13, 2025, led by the Iglesia ni Cristo in support of the statement of President Bongbong Marcos in opposition to the impeachment efforts against Vice President Sara Duterte. It was primarily held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 13, 2025. Other cities or municipalities served as secondary venues.[8][9][10]
February 11: Mandaue city protests
[edit]At least 20,000 people protested against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in Mandaue, Cebu.[11]
March 11: Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte
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March 15: Metro Manila motorcade and prayer rally
[edit]A series of motorcade were held in different parts of Metro Manila, culminating in a prayer rally at Liwasang Bonifacio in Ermita, Manila.[12] It was attended by around 2,000 people.[12][13] Among those who were present in the rally are Apollo Quiboloy, the controverisal pastor and founder of Kingdom of Jesus Christ, as well as Senators Bong Go and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, all of whom were critical of the Marcos administration.[13]
March 16: Araw ng Dabaw protests
[edit]On March 16, during the annual celebration of the Araw ng Dabaw, thousands of citizens of Davao City marched the city's street wearing black in protest of Duterte's arrest. The citizens also called for Duterte to be repatriated back to the Philippines.[14]
March 24: Protests at The Hague
[edit]Thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from across Europe gathered at The Hague for a peaceful rally to protest the arrest and detention of Duterte, which was viewed as an attack on Philippine sovereignty and they called for Duterte's release.[15]
March 28
[edit]Duterte's birthday protests
[edit]On March 28, during the birthday of Rodrigo Duterte, thousands of citizens of Davao City took to the streets to celebrate his birthday and protests his arrest. An estimated 60,000-100,000 crowd were present at the protests.[16][17]
Police also blocked a convoy of at least 100 motorcycle riders near Malacañang Palace in the capital city Manila, brandishing posters that reads "Bring Him Home".[17]
In Qatar, several Filipinos were arrested by the Qatari authorities for unauthorized political demonstrations.[18][19]
In Canada, the Archdiocese of Montreal revoked its permission to use Roman Catholic churches in its jurisdiction for gatherings in support of Duterte due to accusation of human rights violations by Duterte as well as his prior contemptuous remarks against the church. Gatherings were moved to other venues such as the Mackenzie King Park.[20]
Overseas Filipino Workers zero remittance week (March 28 to April 4)
[edit]Overseas Filipino Workers are organizing a protest called "zero remittance week" from March 28 to April 4 to show their disapproval of Duterte's arrest.[21] Meanwhile, Presidential Spokesperson Claire Castro appealed to the OFW Duterte supporters to be "level-headed" and more "understanding" to the situation, as the Philippine government is only complying with its obligations to the international community.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ Steinhauser, Gabriele; Perez-Rubio, Bella; Dalton, Matthew (March 13, 2025). "The Epic Dynastic Feud Behind the Arrest of the Former Philippine President". WSJ. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Aspinwall, Nick (2025). "Rodrigo Duterte Will Face Justice. Will Anyone Else?". Foreign Policy. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Ratcliffe, Rebecca (March 12, 2025). "Rodrigo Duterte's arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines' dynastic feud". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Claudio, Lisandro (March 12, 2025). "Arrest of ex-president Duterte will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines – and hand initiative to rival Marcos family". The Conversation. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Esguerra, Christian (March 17, 2025). Team Paawa vs Team Tama: Ang pag-aresto ng ICC kay Rodrigo Duterte [Team Seeking-Pity vs Team Right: The arrest of Rodrigo Duterte by the ICC]. YouTube (in English and Filipino). Google LLC. Event occurs at 2:58. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
I'll take your 'relatively smooth' and double it up to 'as smooth as it could have possibly gone.' Can you imagine? My goodness.... The mighty, bulletproof, airtight, teflon Rodrigo Roa Duterte, naisakay niyo sa eroplano within 24 hours and flew him out of the country? Wow[...]
- ^ Valente, Catherine S. (December 29, 2023). "Dissatisfaction with govt up". MSN. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Anti-admin sentiment grows, voters pessimistic in government stance, direction". Publicus Asia, Inc. March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Rita, Joviland (13 January 2025). "PNP: Around 1.8 million INC members join rallies nationwide". GMA News. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Manalo, Jown (12 January 2025). "Tolentino backs INC peace rally". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "Filipinos gather in 13 sites for 'National Rally For Peace' – Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ)". Iglesia ni Cristo. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Seblos, John Paul (February 22, 2025). "Thousands rally against VP impeachment". SunStar. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Duterte supporters gather in Manila, call for his return". GMA News Online. March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ a b San Mateo, Joseph (March 17, 2025). "Filipinos stage prayer rally for arrested Duterte: 'Bring him home!'". Crux Now. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Espinosa, Ian Carl (March 16, 2025). "Araw ng Dabaw in black". Minda News. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Jom; Magadia, Carl (March 16, 2025). "China: No Rody asylum request: Thousands rally at The Hague to support ex-President". Daily Tribune. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Tocmo, Hernel; Bulosan, Chrislen (March 28, 2025). "Thousands of supporters celebrate Duterte's 80th birthday in Davao City". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "Duterte supporters mark ex-Philippine leader's 80th birthday with rallies". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Lazaro, Jacob; Subingsubing, Krixia (30 March 2025). "Pro-Duterte OFWs held in Qatar over illegal rally". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Several Filipinos nabbed in Qatar for holding unauthorized political demonstrations—PH embassy". Manila Bulletin. 28 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Catholic Church in Montreal withdraws use of venue for pro-Duterte gathering: group". ABS-CBN News. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b Quevedo, Richbon (March 26, 2025). "TOFWs poise remittance boycott: Palace: Stay level-headed, understanding". DailyTribune. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Palasyo, umapela sa mga OFW sa Europe na maging mahinahon sa harap ng bantang 'zero remittance week'" (in Tagalog). Balitamnayan (GMA News). March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
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