Anti-corruption protests lit up the country over the November 29-30 weekend. The largest rallies took place at Luneta and EDSA, sparking discussions on the opposition's lack of unity. Cardinal Ambo David spoke at EDSA, drawing a clear line in the debate.
Anti-corruption protests occurred across the country on the weekend of November 29 and 30, echoing actions from September 21. The Baha sa Luneta 2.0 rally took place at Luneta, while the Trillion Peso March Part 2 was held at the People Power Monument in EDSA. The two major events highlighted the opposition's lack of unity, partly due to the separate gatherings.
Cardinal Ambo David, speaking at EDSA, drew a line in the sand, fueling controversy. In a Rappler episode of 'In the Public Square,' columnist John Nery is joined by two organizing committee members. Dr. Sylvia Claudio, a professor at the UP College of Social Work and Community Development, serves as co-convenor of Tindig Pilipinas and co-organizer of the Trillion Peso March. Mae Paner, known as performance artist Juana Change, founded KAWA Pilipinas and co-organized the Baha sa Luneta rally.
The episode airs on December 3 at 8 pm on Rappler.com, exploring these issues in the wake of the rallies. These events underscore challenges to opposition cohesion in anti-corruption efforts.