THE Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) is calling for continued action against government corruption, stating that it puts Filipinos at greater risk from the climate emergency.

“The fight against corruption will continue,” the group’s statement reads in part.

Lyn Sabellano, a PMCJ campaigner in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro, said that irregularities, including “anomalous flood control projects,” have caused great harm to public safety.

“These projects endanger poor communities already facing the impacts of the climate emergency,” she said.

CLIMATE JUSTICE. A young man holds a placard reading “Walang mahirap kung walang korap” during a protest against government corruption on September 21. The demonstration was organized by members of the Youth for Climate Justice. Photo courtesy of PMCJ

On September 21, climate groups and community members across Mindanao launched protests after government anomalies were exposed, in which billions of pesos were allegedly lost to corruption.

In Iligan City, about 30 delegates from urban poor communities joined a forum on human rights and corruption, organized by the Iligan-Lanao Movement for Climate Justice and Sanlakas.

In Zamboanga City, Youth for Climate Justice members protested with civic groups, raising concerns about flooding and the alleged misuse of funds for flood mitigation projects.

The demonstrations reflect growing public scrutiny of government spending on climate-related infrastructure as Mindanao communities face worsening floods and extreme weather.