Trillion Peso March organizers threaten 3rd protest over corruption cases

Organizers of the Trillion Peso March (TPM) are threatening a third protest if "big fish" involved in corruption scandals, particularly in flood-control projects, are not held accountable.

Kiko Aquino Dee, a TPM convenor, stated that a third march is likely if no high-ranking officials are charged, despite the fatigue associated with such protests.

Dee noted that while cases are expected to be filed before the December deadline, inquiries so far have centered on minor officials and contractors, citing inconsistent signals from the government regarding alleged involvement of Speaker Martin Romualdez.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had previously promised to jail those involved in anomalous flood-control projects before Christmas.

While no specific date for a potential third leg has been set, Dee indicated that further demonstrations would occur before any large-scale event.

The Akbayan party-list group also urged President Marcos to act decisively, warning him to "seal your fate before 2028" if he fails to do so.