The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on full alert status across Metro Manila despite the relocation of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally from EDSA to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila, authorities said.

According to PNP Acting Spokesperson Police Colonel Allen Rae Co, the highest security alert remains in effect throughout the National Capital Region to ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during the religious gathering.

While Metro Manila will continue under full alert, Co said police units in other parts of the country have already been downgraded to heightened alert status following an assessment of the security situation.

Despite the transfer of the rally venue, PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered police commanders to continue closely monitoring not only Liwasang Bonifacio but also key areas along EDSA, particularly White Plains and the People Power Monument in Quezon City.

The heightened security follows the decision of the Quezon City local government to revoke the permit previously issued for the INC's planned third day of activities at the People Power Monument.

Authorities recalled that during the first day of the rally, participants gathered along EDSA White Plains despite the absence of a permit, resulting in the temporary obstruction of traffic along the major thoroughfare—an incident the PNP is seeking to prevent from happening again.

The PNP chief appealed to the religious organization to respect the decision of the Quezon City government, emphasizing that the local government has the authority to issue and regulate permits for activities at the monument.