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Over 200 sectoral, church groups to rally vs corruption on September 21
Over 200 sectoral groups and church organizations will hold twin rallies in Metro Manila on September 21 to protest alleged massive corruption in flood control projects.
Students, religious leaders, and various organizations are expected to join the "Trillion Peso March" at Rizal Park in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City.
The protests coincide with the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law.
TPM Spokesperson Francis Aquino Dee stated that the brazenness of corruption in recent weeks has motivated these protest actions.
He also mentioned that different groups have organized protests in various parts of Metro Manila.
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Anti-corruption rallyists marched from the EDSA Shrine to the People Power Monument on Saturday, advocating for an end to systematic corruption in government.
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Thousands of University of the Philippines (UP) students participated in a 'Black Friday' protest and walkout on September 12, denouncing corruption and advocating for increased education funding.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supports planned protests on September 21 against alleged corruption in flood control and infrastructure projects, stating he respects the people's freedom of expression and grievances.
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Transport group PISTON will stage a nationwide transport strike on Thursday, September 18, to protest alleged corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) concerning flood control projects.
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