People's anti-corruption actions spread
Aside from the demonstrations by youth and students, the anti-corruption protests of workers, urban poor, peasants, fisherfolk, church people, and other sectors continue. They vow to carry on with their protests until the corrupt are held accountable for their crimes against the people.
On October 7, around 17,000 attended and joined the march and people’s mass in Baguio City. Two days later, residents of San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan collectively marched.
On October 11, more than 3,000 people attended an anti-corruption prayer event in Bacolod City. On the same day, thousands of churchgoers and religious people joined an anti-corruption walk for justice in Sampaloc, Manila. A march was also staged in Albay
On October 12, an anti-corruption walk was held in Santiago City, Isabela, with more than 500 people participating. On the same day, a rally was again held in Meycauayan, Bulacan. Two days later, Cavite fisherfolk organized a fluvial parade in Manila Bay.
On October 17, labor unions under Kilusang Mayo Uno held a protest in Laguna. Progressive groups also conducted a rally in Cebu that day. A day later, a protest took place at La Trinidad Public Market in Benguet.
On October 19, thousands joined a march and prayer against destructive, dredging, coruption,and political dynasties in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. A day later, mothers and women organized an anti-corruption zumba event in Quezon City.
Progressive groups’ Black Friday Protest also continues. The church, meanwhile, recently launched its own version of Friday actions.
This month, the United People Against Corruption announced its plan to file an indemnity class suit against congressmen, contractors, and government officials involved in anomalous flood control projects.
In Hong Kong and Canada, Filipino groups also formed alliances in October opposing corruption in the Philippines.