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The coalition calls for an end to corruption, the adoption of laws against political dynasties, and the implementation of electoral reforms.
MANILA, Philippines – Religious and civil society leaders will hold an anti-corruption rally on June 28 at the EDSA People Power Hall in Quezon City.
The protest named “White Ribbon Movement” and organized by the Council of Interreligious Leaders for National Change, calls for the end of corruption, the adoption of the law of political dynasty, and the implementation of electoral reforms.
“When corruption becomes commonplace, the moral compass of the nation is corrupted and the weak are burdened, while the powerful responsibility to escape. Corruption is not only a crime, it is a betrayal of trust,” Kidapawan Bishop Colin Bagaforo, CBCP bishops’ chairman, told a press conference on Friday, June 19.
“This is not about political colors. Instead, our call is for truth, responsibility, justice, and justice to prevail in our nation,” Bishop Efraim Tendero of the World Evangelical Union added in Filipino.
Awareness aims to build on the speed of Trillion Pesos March last year, fueled by the flood control scandal, which may have involved billions in stolen public funds.
The group believes that previous meetings pressured the government to take action, citing as an example the creation of the Independent Infrastructure Commission, progress in the case to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from power, and the resignation of other officials accused of corruption.
Some of the main actors in the public works scandal are now in custody, including the Senator Jinggoy Estradaformer senator Bonge of Revillaand contractors Curlee and Sarah Discayabut others, such as the former member of parliament Zaldy Companyremain free, or still be charged in court.
Other prominent people and groups involved in organizing the June 28 meeting include Article Eleven negotiator Luke Espiritu, Tama Na David San Juan negotiator, Sanlakas general secretary Aaron Pedrosa Jr., BCBP chairman Luis Ferrer.
“That is why this type of civil society formation, the White Ribbon Movement, does not engage in the division of groups of corrupt politicians, but instead seeks to hold them all accountable,” Espiritu said. – Rappler.com
Patricia Fontilar is a journalism student at the University of the Philippines Diliman and editor-in-chief of Tinig ng Plaridel, the official student publication of the UP College of Media and Communication. He is currently a Rappler student.
