Time to take action

This week, a diverse group of individuals and organizations gathered in Quezon City and took the initiative to call for a rally against corruption and nepotism on Sept. 21 at the Luneta.

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Prof. David San Juan of the Taumbayan Ayaw sa Magnanakaw at Abusado Network Alliance, and environmentalist Nifia Fegi of Panatang Luntian Coalition, convened the meeting.

There were students and young professionals — Gen Z, represent —among them. They needed no convincing. During the meeting, the students matter-of-factly announced walkouts this very week at campuses of the University of the Philippines.

The call for the Sept. 21 rally proved correct as within hours of its initial, low-key announcement, thousands have responded and declared their full-fledged participation.

Many are obviously looking forward to an opportunity to express their indignation over the scandals plaguing flood control projects and other public expenditures.

Two statements — a call to action written in compelling Filipino, and a list of rally demands — are being circulated among the convenors and initiators for their signature.