The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, September 23, underscored that students must never be silenced, threatened, or intimidated for speaking out against corruption, stressing that their voices are vital in building a just and transparent Philippines. “The voices of our students...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) found an ally in Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who challenged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to take the place of civil disturbance management (CDM) personnel during protests so they could...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized militant groups involved in the Mendiola protest that turned violent on Sunday, Sept. 21, saying they cannot be trusted to act responsibly within the country’s democratic systems. Teodoro’s remarks came after Bagong...
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David on Monday, Sept. 22, said capital punishment will not solve corruption as it largely punishes the poor while allowing the wealthy and powerful to escape accountability. In a social media post, David said the Church understands the outrage and demand for serious...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte lashed out at the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives on Monday, Sept. 22, accusing members of hypocrisy and called them “servicing the people’s coffers.” Duterte issued the statement in response to the Makabayan bloc’s...
A flag from a popular anime stood out from the sea of placards and Philippine flags during the anti-corruption demonstrations in various parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept. 21. The same flag, bearing the image of a skull wearing a yellow and red-colored straw hat from the manga and anime "One Piece"...
Vice President Sara Duterte described the Marcos administration as the “face of corruption and abuse,” criticizing President Marcos himself for failing to hold Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez accountable for the multi-billion flood control mess....
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso vowed to go after the unruly and violent rioters who destroyed government properties and hurt policemen during the conduct of anti-corruption rallies in parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept. 21. During his inspection in Mendiola, Manila on Sunday,...
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced that 113 protesters were nabbed after engaging in violent acts against deployed police officers during the conduct of anti-corruption protests in different parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept, 21. In his report to Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno"...
A motel was vandalized by several masked rallyists along Recto Avenue in Manila as anti-corruption protests continued in parts of the city on Sunday, Sept. 21. According to authorities, the protesters threw rocks and debris at the glass windows and doors of the motel. Four men allegedly entered the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Two rallies against corruption in flood control projects here on Sunday, Sept. 21, started and ended peacefully. The first rally was held by students inside State-run Western Mindanao State University. The second was held at the San Jose Maria Claret Parish. “Everyone is invited...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that the group clad in black who caused unrest in Mendiola and at Ayala Bridge in Manila were not genuine protesters but paid troublemakers. Castro said this amid ongoing anti-corruption protests across the country on Sunday, Sept. 21, the...
