SAGIP Party-list Rep. Paolo Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor were spotted at the White Ribbon March along EDSA, an anti-corruption protest, on Sunday, June 28.
According to GMA News’ Bea Pinlac, Marcoleta said he was against any form of corruption and that he was at the event only to drop off food.
“Lahat ng sangkot, dapat managot!”
(Everyone involved in corruption must be held accountable.)
This battle cry was heard once again on EDSA on Sunday, June 28 as progressive and religious groups marched to the People Power Monument to call once again for an end to corruption.
Members of religious and civil society groups on Sunday attended a Mass at the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City as part of the White Ribbon March calling for an end to corruption.
The Mass was officiated by Kidapawan Bishop Jose Bagaforo.
LOOK: An ongoing Mass is being held at the EDSA Shrine today, June 28, as part of the White Ribbon March, where various religious and civil society groups advocate for an anti-corruption campaign at the EDSA People Power Monument. | via Jonathan Andal/GMA News
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Mga lalahok sa White Ribbon March, nagsisimula nang dumating sa EDSA Shrine sa Quezon City para dumalo sa misa. | via @xtian_mano pic.twitter.com/HPZPZLNtDz
The faithful who attended wore white.
The Mass was also shown on GMA News’ YouTube channel and Facebook page. —KG, GMA News
Police were deployed early around EDSA Shrine and People Power Monument on Sunday to ensure security for the White Ribbon March to be held later in the day.
At past 5 a.m., members of the Eastern Police District (EPD), mobile police patrol cars, and a Bureau of Fire Protection firetruck were seen under the EDSA-Ortigas Flyover near the EDSA Shrine, according to a report by Carlo Mateo on Super Radyo dzBB.
Meanwhile, at the EDSA People Power Monument, personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal-K9 Unit of the Philippine National Police were seen inspecting the area on White Plains Avenue, including concrete barriers, plant boxes, and under trees to ensure security.
A zipper lane was also opened to traffic on White Plains Avenue from the corner of EDSA to the corner of Temple Drive. It was opened at 6 a.m. and will be closed at 9 p.m.
Teams from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) were also deployed early.
The EPD said it was implementing comprehensive security measures to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the anti-corruption protest.
EPD Acting Director Police Brigadier General Melecio Buslig Jr said there are also reactionary standby support forces from the Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, and San Juan Police Stations for faster deployment to EDSA areas if needed.
The EPD said it will also strictly implement anti-criminality operations in the Metro East area, particularly in transportation hubs, major roads, commercial establishments and other strategic areas before, during, and after the conduct of the White Ribbon March.
The EPD also ensured it would observe maximum tolerance and respect the public’s right to free expression.
The NCRPO said Saturday that it would deploy nearly 10,000 personnel to ensure public safety and security during the White Ribbon March on Sunday.
Religious and civil society leaders earlier called on Filipinos to join the White Ribbon Movement March on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the EDSA People Power Monument to push for electoral reforms and greater accountability in government.
The initiative, led by the Interreligious Leaders Council for National Transformation (IRCNT), seeks to mobilize public support against corruption and political dynasties while advocating reforms in the country’s political system.
The planned gathering is set to take place at the EDSA People Power Monument and is expected to coincide with similar activities in other parts of the country.
A Mass will be held at 12 noon at EDSA Shrine, then participants will march toward the EDSA People Power Monument at EDSA corner White Plains Avenue starting at 2:30 p.m. A program follows at 3 p.m. at the People Power Monument.
Organizers said the White Ribbon Movement aims to unite various sectors, including faith-based organizations and civil society groups, in calling for transparent governance and meaningful political reforms. —KG, GMA News
The Quezon City local government unit and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority opened a zipper lane on White Plains Avenue in Quezon City on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to manage traffic during the White Ribbon March to be held later in the day.
The said zipper lane was opened to motorists starting at 6 a.m. and will be in effect until 9 p.m., according to a report by Carlo Mateo on Super Radyo dzBB.
The zipper lane on White Plains Avenue starts from the corner of EDSA and ends at the corner of Temple Drive.
Traffic on the said stretch of road was still light before 6 a.m. Sunday.
Tow trucks were already seen in the area ready to tow vehicles parking illegally later on in the day.
Organized by religious and civil society groups advocating electoral reforms and greater government accountability, the White Ribbon March will be held at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City.
The initiative, led by the Interreligious Leaders Council for National Transformation (IRCNT), aims to mobilize public support against corruption and political dynasties while pushing for reforms to the country’s political system.
Organizers said a Mass will be held at 12 noon at EDSA Shrine, then participants will march toward the EDSA People Power Monument at EDSA corner White Plains Avenue starting at 2:30 p.m. A program follows at 3 p.m. at the People Power Monument.
The march is expected to coincide with similar activities in other parts of the country. —KG, GMA News
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