Another Trillion Peso March eyed amid 'tentative' corruption probes

Organizers of the second Trillion Peso March on Sunday, November 30, are preparing for a possible third nationwide protest, saying another mobilization is likely if government investigations into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal continue to skirt accountability for senior officials.

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Kiko Aquino Dee, one of the organizers, said on ANC's Headstart on Monday, December 1, that the group is "definitely" open to a third mass action if the current pace of the probe remains "tentative" when it comes to high-ranking officials.

Dee noted that while cases are expected to be filed before the December deadline, inquiries so far have centered on minor officials and contractors. He cited what he described as inconsistent signals from government on the alleged involvement of Speaker Martin Romualdez.

"Three weeks ago, the president (Ferdinand Marcos Jr) said there was no evidence. Two weeks ago, suddenly there was evidence according to the DPWH. Last week, the ICI seemed to be backtracking," Dee said.