WARNING that the nation is “near the breaking point” due to unchecked corruption, Bishop Jose Ramirez Rapadas III has called on Iliganons to take to the streets and join the nationwide “Trillion Peso March” this Sunday, Nov. 30.
During his homily earlier this week, Rapadas urged the faithful to abandon complacency and demand accountability.
“We must not be complacent about it in order to help make things right. Everybody is enjoined to have their say,” Rapadas said.
March details
The protest will convene at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Iligan City Post Office. Participants will march through the city’s major thoroughfares before converging for a rally at the public plaza in Barangay Poblacion.
Messages posted at the doors of St. Michael’s Cathedral reinforced the urgency of the event, posing the challenge to parishioners: “If we don’t act now, who will?”
The context
The “Trillion Peso March” is part of a nationwide series of rallies demanding accountability for government spending.
The movement gained momentum following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address in July, where he scrutinized flood control projects.
His statement regarding the massive funds involved — “Mahiya naman kayo” — resonated with civil society groups, sparking investigations and calls for transparency regarding the utilization of flood control budgets.
Security measures
Iligan City Police Director Col. Jerry A. Tambis assured the public that security protocols are in place to ensure a peaceful assembly.
Police personnel will be deployed to prevent any untoward incidents during the event.
