Church, civil groups to hold anti-corruption rallies nationwide on Sept 21

Various organizations from the church, basic sectors, and communities are uniting to hold joint rallies on September 21 across the Philippines to protest against corruption, coinciding with the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law.

The two separate rallies in Metro Manila are titled 'Baha sa Luneta: Aksyon na Laban sa Korapsyon' at Rizal Park and 'Trillion Peso March Against Corruption' at the People Power Monument.

Fr. Albert Delvo clarified that the rallies are not intended to call for the return of former President Rodrigo Duterte or to destabilize the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The protest aims to voice anger over widespread corruption and demand justice and accountability, with key calls including holding corrupt politicians accountable and disclosing SALNs.

Bishop Colin Bagaforo stated that only 40% of project budgets for flood control projects are being used for implementation, with the remainder allegedly distributed to legislators.

Some 55 civil society organizations, five political parties, and over 130 youth organizations are among those expected to participate.

Protests against corruption on September 21 will also take place outside of Metro Manila in various cities across the Philippines.