By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet
The Palace noted that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is monitoring the “Peaceful Rally for Transparency” simultaneously held by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) at Quirino Grandstand and by the United People’s Initiative (UPI) at the EDSA Shrine on Sunday.
These mass demonstrations in Manila and Quezon City, which would last until Tuesday, reflect public sentiments of anger and frustration on the heels of recent developments vis-a-vis “ghost” and anomalous flood control projects.
In a statement, PCO Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro reminded the citizenry of the Chief Executive’s actions on the flood control mess, “Huwag nating kalimutan na si Pangulong Marcos Jr. ang nagpasimula ng malalimang pag-iimbestiga na ito para makita ng taumbayan na ang Pangulo ay kaisa nila sa pagsugpo ng korapsyon.”
She added further, “Ang mga nagnanais na siya ay mawala sa puwesto ay mga tao at mga supporters na tinatamaan ng pag-iimbestiga na ito. Naglalabasan na ang mga ebidensya, kaya huwag natin hayaang padilimin itong muli ng mga “Team Itim” na naghahasik ng kadiliman sa gobyerno at siyang nagnanais na ipatigil ang pagpapanagot sa mga sangkot.”
Earlier, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other concerned agencies went on full alert for the duration of the three-day event, in a bid to ensure peace and order and avoid a repeat of violent incidents that took place during the anti-corruption rally in September.
The PNP has also been monitoring the cyberspace for any incidents of cyberattacks that may simultaneously occur during the course of the protests. (with report from Clay Pardilla | PTV News)
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