Thousands of Kapampangans staged a noise barrage and protest rally on Thursday, September 18, 2025, to demand accountability over alleged corruption in flood control projects in Central Luzon.

Members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport in Central Luzon joined the demonstration by honking horns and sounding sirens on major roads in Pampanga.

The “Isang Bayan, Isang Laban, Tapusin ang Katiwalian” protest was organized by the Concerned Citizens of Pampanga.

The Catholic Church also took part, with the Archdiocese of San Fernando leading the ringing of church bells across all parishes and chapels in the province. In its circular, the Church said the activity aimed to unite everyone in prayer and solidarity, to continue the call for a just and honest government.

“Ito ang kauna-unahang people's organization na naitayo noong 1980 sa gitna ng diktadura ni Marcos. Ngayon, muli natin itong binubuhay dahil sa matinding nangyayari sa ating bansa,” Alex Caugiran, lead convenor of Concerned Citizens of Pampanga, said.

Hundreds of people were expected to gather in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Fernando for the main protest. The rally called for justice and accountability from those involved in the alleged irregular flood control projects.

“Sa usapin ng flood control, ang pilipinas ang may pinakamaraming proyekto, pero imbes makatulong, mas nakakasama pa sa mayaman. Sinasabing vulnerable na nga tayo sa climate change, lalo pa itong lumalala,” Eco Dangla, representative of Bagong Alyansa Makabayan Gitnang Luzon, said.

The protest began with a Mass at 1 p.m., followed by the rally at 2 p.m.