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...
Administrators, academics, and students from major universities along Taft Avenue have joined forces under the One Taft alliance to condemn corruption in flood-control projects and pledge participation in nationwide protests on September 21, coinciding with the anniversary of Martial Law. In a...
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...
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised participants of the Trillion Peso March on Sunday, Sept. 21, to come prepared and bring essential items as thousands are expected to join the nationwide peaceful protest against corruption. The nationwide event is expected to draw participation from...
Environmental activist and Karapatan national council member Jonila Castro has been subpoenaed by the Pasig City Prosecutor 's Office over the Sept. 4 rally outside the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound, where protesters engaged in mud-throwing and vandalism. Related story : ...
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...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the faithful to join a nationwide “Day of Prayer and Accountability Against Corruption” on Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m. at the EDSA People Power Monument. “As bishops, we call on everyone to join us in a peaceful...
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...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his allies in Congress on Thursday, Sept. 18, for insincere action against corruption in the national budget and flood control projects. Speaking to reporters during the Talakudong Festival in Tacurong City,...
CAMP NAKAR, Lucena City, Quezon – The Armed Forces Southern Luzon Command has demanded accountability in allegedly anomalous multi-billion-peso flood control projects. The command headed by Lt. Gen. Cerilo Balaoro Jr. reaffirmed their duty to protect communities and uphold the rule of law as an...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has expressed doubts that the contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya are qualified to be state witnesses in the ongoing investigation into the anomalous flood control projects. Pangilinan pointed out the inaccuaries in their testimonies itself during...
Recognizing the need to ensure the safety of the investigating panel, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Friday, Sept. 19, that it is ready to deploy uniformed personnel to meet the immediate security needs of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as it begins probing...
