Young Filipinos are stepping into the spotlight to fight against corruption, led by student organisations, church-linked youth coalitions, and civic associations.
A Youth-led Wave of Accountability
Youth and student groups across the country are gearing up for a fresh wave of protests this November, as the Trillion Peso March and regional youth-led actions continue to push for government transparency and an end to large-scale corruption.
Set for November 30 (Bonifacio Day), the Trillion Peso March is expected to gather thousands at Luneta Park, echoing nationwide outrage over alleged anomalies in flood-control and infrastructure projects amounting to hundreds of billions of pesos. Organizers say the event will be a “peaceful but firm call for accountability,” with parallel rallies planned in Cebu, Davao, Baguio, and Iloilo.
Campus and Regional Actions
Before the main Bonifacio Day protest, youth groups in the regions are already taking action. On November 17, student organizations under the Western Visayas Youth and Students Alliance (WVYSA) and Pamatan-on Kontra Kurapsyon (PAKK) will hold a “Walkathon Kontra Korapsyon” in Iloilo City, marching from the University of the Philippines Visayas to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. The event will highlight demands for both clean governance and increased education funding.
Meanwhile, in Metro Manila, several universities are planning youth walkouts and forums under the banner of the National Day of Youth Action Against Corruption. These events aim to sustain the pressure on national leaders while encouraging students to become active watchdogs within their own institutions.
Youth as the Moral Vanguard
Organizers emphasize that this movement is not partisan; it is generational. “The money stolen today is our future taken away,” one coalition statement reads. By invoking Bonifacio Day, protesters hope to frame the anti-corruption campaign as a continuation of the youth’s historic role in nation-building.
Continuing the Momentum
From candlelight vigils to large-scale mobilizations, these youth-led movements are reshaping civic participation in the Philippines. Their message is clear: the next generation refuses to accept corruption as normal. And they are ready to take that stand in the streets this November.
