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Davao City (MindaNews / 27 November) — Progressive groups in Davao City urged Dabawenyos to join the “Trillion Peso March,” a massive protest scheduled for November 30, to demand good governance and accountability amid systemic corruption in the country.
Rauf Sissay, a member of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN)-Southern Mindanao Region, stated that they expect around 1,000 rallyists to participate in the protest along Roxas Avenue, beginning at 1 p.m.
The country commemorates Bonifacio Day every November 30 to honor Andres Bonifacio, regarded as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.”
Among the groups joining the protest are Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU)-Southern Mindanao Region, BAYAN-Southern Mindanao Region, and Stop Corruption Alliance. Sissay said they will march along Roxas Avenue as a show of unity against corruption.
“We urge all Dabawenyos who oppose corruption, all who cherish our democracy, to take part in our movement this coming November 30,” he said.
He added that similar protests will be staged in different cities nationwide, with the Davao protest representing the contribution of Dabawenyos to the broader call to fight corruption and hold corrupt officials accountable.
Sissay noted that various groups aim to mobilize more Dabawenyos to stand against corruption and dismantle “the system of bureaucratic capitalism, where the government is run like a business for the self-interest of powerful politicians and their accomplices in big business.”
The progressive groups in Davao will continue raising awareness, emphasizing that “activism is not terrorism” and that fighting for rights is just and necessary.
Sissay observed that Dabawenyos, particularly the youth, are becoming more active in anti-corruption initiatives, from the September 21 protest at Freedom Park to rallies in schools and the October 25 “Penitential Walk and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass” organized by the Archdiocese of Davao, which drew an estimated 20,000 attendees.
“I believe it is innate among Dabawenyos to stand up for human rights and collective interests. Though many still support former President Rodrigo Duterte and his family, this will not hinder progressive organizations from advocating for the greater good,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
