Some churches and organizations shared guidelines for Filipinos planning to join the “Trillion Peso March Movement” (TPMM) rally against government corruption on Sunday, November 30.
The coalition is organizing another demonstration to demand accountability for the billion-peso flood control scandal, calling for thorough investigations without cover-ups, the forfeiture of allegedly stolen funds, and the conviction of those found guilty of corruption.
Participants are also urging the government to uphold the Philippine Constitution and pass an anti-dynasty law to prevent the concentration of political power.
The November 30 rally marks the second of its kind, following the September 21 demonstration, which drew tens of thousands of Filipinos to the streets to denounce corruption in flood control projects.
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TPMM leaders said that the upcoming rally will call for accountability from both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, adding that it is not an attempt to topple the government, support a military junta, or install a revolutionary government.
“Our advocacy is clear: The Trillion Peso March is not about toppling the current government. We are not calling for the resignation of our leaders — we want them imprisoned, exposed, and made to return what was stolen through corruption,” Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, one of the covenors, said.
To ensure that rally goers are comfortable and prepared for the demonstrations, the Minor Basilica and Diocesan Shrine Parish of St. Paul of the Cross reminded them to bring the following, in consideration of weather conditions:
- Their own food and drinks
- Umbrella or raincoat
- Hat or cap
- Fans
- Portable stools for comfort
- Garbage bags
The Imus branch of the Caritas Philippines also shared a list of what participants may bring:
- Valid ID and emergency contact information
- Power banks and fully charged mobile phones
- Face mask and alcohol or sanitizer
- Whistle or flashlight
- Notebook and ballpen
- White ribbon (tied around the shoulder or head)
Participants are also advised to wear a white shirt or bring a white ribbon as a form of uniformity and identification.
Other guidelines can be found in their respective Facebook posts.
The demonstrations will be held at the People Power Monument in EDSA White Plains, Quezon City, with access points from Temple Drive, the road behind White Plains, and the EDSA Shrine near Ortigas Avenue.
Simultaneous anti-corruption rallies are also scheduled across the country, with 14 locations in Luzon, seven in the Visayas, and eight in Mindanao joining the movement.
— with reports from Philstar.com/Cristina Chi
