EDSA traffic stalls as unidentified groups gather for protest

Unidentified groups gathered along the EDSA People Power Monument, which resulted in heavy traffic on Tuesday morning.

The groups started gathering around 2 am, according to EJ Gomez' report on Unang Balita.

At 4 am, the MMDA announced on its Facebook page that approximately 500 rallyists and 30 vehicles were marching toward EDSA White Plains.

At 5:15, MMDA announced that White Plains eastbound and westbound were "temporarily closed to traffic."

"Expect slow moving traffic in the area. Motorists are advised to expect delays and take alternate routes when possible," MMDA said.

It remains unclear what the protest is about, but some of the participants wore white t-shirts with the words "transparency and accountability."

At 6 am, MMDA said that a single lane in EDSA White Plains northbound has been opened to motorists.

The police have also yet to release a statement about the event.

Security measures, meanwhile, have been placed in the area.

A gathering was also reported in Manila on Tuesday morning. It remains unclear if both events are related. —VAL, GMA News