After school classes were canceled and rally permits revoked, Arroyo declared the State of National Emergency at 1 p.m., The first demonstration to be attacked was that of Laban ng Masa (Masses’ Fight), with about 5,000 to 7,000 participants.
Matapos kanselahin ang mga pasok sa eskwelahan sa lahat ng antas at lahat ng permit para magrali ay binawi, dineklara ni Arroyo ang State of National Emergency ng ala-una ng hapon, unang inatake ang demonstrasyon ng Laban ng Masa na nilahukan ng may 5,000 hanggang 7,000 katao.