Various democratic groups gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila on January 31 to hold a protest against the “3K” or the People’s Movement against poverty, corruption and lack of accountability. Students, teachers, workers, professionals, church people, university administrators, and progressive parties participated in the action led by the Taumbayan Ayaw sa Magnanakaw at Abusado Network Alliance (People Against Thieves and Abusers Network Alliance or TAMA NA).

TAMA NA and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan chapters led similar actions in Naga City, Cebu City, Iloilo City, and Bacolod City. On the same day, two more protests were launched by other groups, both before the People Power Monument on EDSA.

On January 30, a candle lighting and short protest was held. On January 27, student councils, campus newspapers and youth groups staged a protest action at Liwasang Bonifacio led by the Leaders and Advocates of the Youth for the Accountability of Sara Duterte (LAYAS Duterte) Network established on January 23.

On January 26, teachers belonging to the Alliance of Concerned Teachers marched in Baguio City for salary, education budget and the government’s accountability for poverty, corruption and impunity. They called for the impeachment of Duterte who they say failed in serving as former Department of Education secretary.

On January 24, Kilusang Mayo Uno led the “UWIAN Na” protest for wages and against plunder in Quezon City. UWIAN Na stands for “Unite for Wage Increase and Against Nakaw sa Gobyerno.”