More than 30 police officers and a radio reporter were hurt after young protesters wearing black masks and balaclavas tried to provoke riot police officers of the Manila Police District (MPD) near Ayala Bridge in Manila by throwing rocks at them, setting a container van on fire, and breaching the...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Armed Forces Southern Luzon Command assured the people that they are committed and loyal to the Constitution and the chain of command amid ongoing anti-corruption protests. “Our Solcom, AFP will always be non-partisan as we defend the right to free expression of...
Hundreds of demonstrators trooped to Mendiola in Manila to air their frustration over the widespread corruption in government offices, particularly in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday, Sept. 21. Despite the scorching sun and intense heat, 52-year-old Jun Zuaño and his...
President Marcos is closely monitoring the ongoing protests across the country, Malacañang said Sunday, Sept. 21, as it assured the public that their right to freely express dismay over corruption will not be curtailed. In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Protesters preparing to join the September 21 anti-corruption rallies in Metro Manila are advised to brace for rains and possible thunderstorms, as Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) continues to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat). In its 11 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin issued...
Malacañang said President Marcos respects the right of Filipinos to stage rallies against corruption, stressing that he also shares the public’s frustration over recent controversies. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of the planned protests against government...
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. Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) tied white ribbons bearing the call #StopKorap around...
Retired generals and flag officers on Friday expressed firm support for President Marcos’ anti-corruption drive, calling the misuse of public funds a direct danger to the country’s safety and stability. In a meeting with the President at Malacañan, the Association of General and Flag Officers...
CAVITE – The Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) assured the public that it will remain professional and maintain a non-partisan stance during the upcoming Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies and transport strike. In a statement released on Friday, Sept. 19, Cavite PPO stated that the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is tracing the assets of 27 officials and contractors linked to anomalous flood control projects as part of efforts to recover millions in stolen public funds. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday, Sept. 18, that the agency had written to the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that its decision to raise the military’s status to red alert was unrelated to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s cancellation of his planned trip to New York, United States. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth...
Warning that graft continues to weaken institutions and harm the poor, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Monday, September 8, denounced widespread corruption in the country and called for stronger accountability measures in government. In a statement, the national...
