Authorities Arrest Man Demanding for Lower Street Food Prices Arrested During Protest
A man demanding lower prices of popular street food items was arrested by police during an anti-corruption protest in Manila.
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the authorities arrested a man who caught public attention for advocating lower street food prices during a protest. The post quickly spread online and sparked conversation among netizens.
While the crowd raised serious concerns about corruption, the man chose to highlight the rising cost of simple favorites like fish balls, kikiam, tokneneng, kwek-kwek, and calamares.
His loud chant for more affordable snacks drew both laughter and support from those nearby, as many Filipinos can relate to how street food has become a daily treat for students, workers, and ordinary passersby.
However, photos began circulating online showing the man being escorted by police officers. The photos quickly went viral, with many social media users commenting on how his funny yet relatable protest ended with him in custody.
Some netizens sympathized with his cause, noting how even small snacks are no longer as cheap as they used to be, while others found humor in the unusual way he expressed his frustration.
As of this writing, authorities have not provided a clear reason for his arrest. The incident raised more discussions online, with people questioning why someone voicing out about food prices ended up detained.
The video has a caption:
“Pinaglalaban lang nman ni kuya ang presyo ng fishball ‘ kikiam’ kwek-kwek’ pero bat ganun!!! Huy!”
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The social media users expressed their reactions to the issue:
