Manila, Philippines – Malacañang Assures that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains calm and not worried amid the surge of nationwide protests in the country.
According to Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro, the President is aware that the rallyist are actually on his side when it comes to the administrations advocacy that focused on fighting corruption.
Castro also added that holding protests is normal not only in the Philippines but also in other countries.
The Palace clarified that rallyist on the administration side are allies in his administration’s advocacy to combat corruption particularly in connection to the anomalous flood control projects.
The voice of the people expressed through protest actions is also a way to express their sentiments on the current issues in the country.
Nevertheless, law enforcement agencies should still remain present during these protests to ensure the peace and safety of ordinary citizens who might be affected in the events.
According to Usec Castro, the President’s call for the preservation of peace amid protests is part of his duty as the Chief Executive, and not an attempt to dictate how people should conduct their demonstrations.
It can be recalled that this week, a large protest is expected to take place in the country in connection with the condemnation of alleged anomalies in flood control projects.
On September 21, thousands of protesters are expected to join the Trillion Peso March at the People Power Monument.
In addition to that, other groups will be holding similar demonstrations at Luneta Park, as well as in Cebu, Negros, Baguio, Cagayan, and other parts of the Philippines.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that these widespread protests from various sectors and groups began after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. revealed in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) the existence of ghost and substandard flood control projects anomalies that have angered the public due to the billions of pesos in taxpayers’ money that wasted.