An Iglesia ni Cristo-led rally at the EDSA People Power Monument disrupted traffic and led to arrests Tuesday, as the protest unfolded against the filing of plunder charges against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and days before the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Tuesday defended the massive gathering of its members at the EDSA Shrine, describing the demonstration as a peaceful show of support for Senator Rodante Marcoleta following the filing of plunder charges against him, even as tensions briefly flared between police and rally participants during the morning rush hour.