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'Symbol of resistance': White ribbons tied around Luneta ahead of anti-corruption rally

Published Sep 20, 2025 12:46 pm  |  Updated Sep 20, 2025 01:22 pm
As calls to #StopKorap grow louder, white ribbons were tied around Luneta Park on Saturday, September 20, symbolizing public resistance ahead of tomorrow’s planned anti-corruption protest.
A symbolic gesture: The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines said each white ribbon represents a call for transparency and justice in government spending and the national budget. (Photo from ACT)
A symbolic gesture: The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines said each white ribbon represents a call for transparency and justice in government spending and the national budget. (Photo from ACT)
Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) tied white ribbons bearing the call #StopKorap around Luneta Park along Taft Avenue. The action is part of a growing campaign against government corruption ahead of the Baha sa Luneta Rally on September 21.
ACT members tie white ribbons around Luneta Park, symbolizing public resistance against corruption ahead of the Baha sa Luneta Rally. (Photo from ACT)
ACT members tie white ribbons around Luneta Park, symbolizing public resistance against corruption ahead of the Baha sa Luneta Rally. (Photo from ACT)
ACT said the white ribbons are a “symbolic” gesture of resistance, welcoming thousands of protesters expected to join the nationwide call for accountability.
“Ito ay paalala na ang pinakamalaking mananagot sa talamak na korapsyon ay si Pangulong Marcos Jr. mismo, na pumapabor at nagpapatupad ng mga badyet na hitik sa pork barrel at maanomalyang pondo. (This is a reminder that the primary person accountable for rampant corruption is President Marcos Jr. himself, who favors and implements budgets full of pork barrel and anomalous funds),” said ACT Vice Chairperson Jonathan Geronimo in a statement.
Teachers take a stand: ACT stresses that the people must hold those in power accountable. (Photo from ACT)
Teachers take a stand: ACT stresses that the people must hold those in power accountable. (Photo from ACT)
“Ang mamamayan ay hindi na dapat magpaloko—oras nang panagutin ang mga nasa pinakamataas na antas ng kapangyarihan (The people should no longer be deceived—it is time to hold those in the highest levels of power accountable),” he added.
Countdown to Baha sa Luneta: Thousands are expected to join the September 21 rally demanding better education, healthcare, housing, and social services. (Photo from ACT)
Countdown to Baha sa Luneta: Thousands are expected to join the September 21 rally demanding better education, healthcare, housing, and social services. (Photo from ACT)
ACT stressed that corruption in the national budget diverts critical resources from classrooms, hospitals, and community services, while enabling patronage politics and kickback-laden projects to thrive.
The #StopKorap ribbons line Taft Avenue as teachers and citizens prepare for the nationwide anti-corruption rally on September 21, 2025. (Photo from ACT)
The #StopKorap ribbons line Taft Avenue as teachers and citizens prepare for the nationwide anti-corruption rally on September 21, 2025. (Photo from ACT)
The group also urged all Filipinos to join the September 21 Baha sa Luneta Rally to demand that the Marcos administration prioritize education, healthcare, housing, and other urgent social needs in the national budget.

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