Three individuals were reprimanded by the police for wearing balaclavas during the Nov. 30 protest in Manila amid the city 's anti-balaclava ordinance prohibiting people from wearing anything that covers their faces, especially inside commercial, government, and other public establishments....
The United States Embassy in Manila warned its citizens in the Philippines of the two large-scale anti-corruption rallies scheduled on Nov. 30, with one being close enough to the embassy’s compound along Roxas Blvd. in Manila. In an advisory, the embassy informed its citizens that the rallies...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) and the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said that they are fully prepared to maintain order and security for the second part of the anti-corruption protest, the “Trillion Peso March,” on Sunday, Nov. 30. The EPD said it is prepared for the expected...
The Manila Police District (MPD) on Friday, Nov. 28, issued a traffic advisory announcing road closures and rerouting schemes for the “Trillion Peso March,” an anti-corruption protest set on Sunday, Nov. 30, which is expected to draw a large crowd. MPD said starting at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 30,...
Malacañang said the government is ready for the upcoming anti-corruption rally on Nov. 30. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made an assurance that the government, particularly the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Philippine National...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to secure the anti-corruption rallies scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 30, as it will deploy 15,000 personnel in Metro Manila to secure the mass mobilization against corruption. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said the cops...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected what it described as recycled and misleading accusations hurled by Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga involving an alleged “personal allowance increase” for military chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. and the supposed...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured the public that the first arrests linked to anomalous flood control projects are just the opening salvo in a sweeping accountability drive across the agency. Dizon said more individuals involved in the irregularities will...
President Marcos has urged remaining individuals with warrants of arrest over flood control anomalies, including resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, to surrender as he announced Monday, Nov. 24, that seven were already under custody. In a video message, Marcos reported that out of the 16 individuals with...
Several youth groups and student organizations staged a lightning protest at the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on Friday, Nov. 21, urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and all public officials involved in rampant corruption to resign and be held accountable...
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) threw its full support for and trust on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his administration amid destabilization concerns and corruption allegations. "The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) reiterates its full support for the...
Following the government’s historic P1.38 trillion allocation for the education sector, an industry-led advocacy group urged lawmakers on Wednesday, November 19, to ensure full transparency in the 2026 national budget process. Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) Executive Director Bal Camua,...
