Bus blocks EDSA northbound during INC rally, injures police officer
A protest rally by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in Metro Manila resulted in major traffic disruptions after buses blocked the EDSA highway. The incident led to the injury of a female police officer and the arrest of several individuals involved in the standoff.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of public protest, urban infrastructure management, and law enforcement challenges in a major metropolitan area.
Bus blocks EDSA northbound during INC rally, injures police officer Metro Manila Bus blocks EDSA northbound during INC rally, injures police officer by Thea Divina 30 June 2026 File photo via Sep Apostol A standoff involving three buses that blocked both the northbound and southbound lanes of EDSA during an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) "peace rally" near the EDSA People Power Monument on Tuesday left a police officer injured and caused major traffic disruption. Philippine National Police (PNP) officials said the disruption began when a bus obstructed the major highway amid a gathering of protesters marking June 30 activities at the site, as reported by RH Val Gonzales.
The report provides a factual account of the incident, including police statements and the sequence of events.
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