Groups to protest corruption Sept 21, coinciding with Martial Law anniversary

Various groups, including students and religious leaders, are organizing nationwide protests against corruption on September 21.

One protest, the 'A Trillion Peso March', will be held at the Edsa People Power Monument, while another, 'Baha sa Luneta: Aksyon na Laban sa Korapsyon', will take place at Luneta Park.

These demonstrations coincide with the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law's declaration.

The protests are partly fueled by allegations of anomalous flood-control projects where P1.9 trillion was reportedly spent over the past 15 years, with at least 60 projects now suspected to be 'ghost projects'.

Socialite Small Laude and celebrities like Dingdong Dantes, Carla Abellana, Anne Curtis, and Iza Calzado have expressed frustration over the alleged 'ghost projects'.

Comedic skits, such as Michael V's spoof character Ciala Dismaya, have also emerged as a form of political satire to call out corruption.

In response, the Judiciary has vowed to fast-track corruption cases, according to Supreme Court Administrator Ma. Theresa Gomez-Estoesta, addressing concerns about the slow pace of proceedings.

A married couple was arrested for attempting to bribe a family member of a missing sabungero with P1.5 million to withdraw charges related to businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang and others.

The couple faces grave coercion and obstruction of justice charges.