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Takbo Laban sa Korapsyon Marikina Leg Kicks Off to Rally Against Government Misuse of Public Funds

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Darylle Sarmiento

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757820346172cropped-viber_image_2025-09-14_10-42-29.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">More than 500 runners gathered on Sunday for the local leg of Takbo Laban sa Korapsyon, held in Marikina City, in a united call against corruption in government-funded projects.</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>— More than 500 runners gathered on Sunday for the local leg of Takbo Laban sa Korapsyon, held in Marikina City, in a united call against corruption in government-funded projects.</p><p>Niña Villanueva, spokesperson of Marikina Kontra Agos and lead organizer of the event, voiced her concern over so called ghost flood control projects.</p><p>She stressed that genuine flood control measures should not be limited to infrastructure projects worth millions or even billions of pesos that are prone to corruption. </p><p>Instead, Villanueva said that the government should primarily learn to prioritize protecting the environment, which is a sustainable and practical means of flood control mitigation.</p><p>“Para po sa amin yung solusyon po, ay yung pagreserba po sa ating kabundukan, sa Sierra Madre. Itigil po yung mga quarrying at syempre po yung pagtigil na rin po sa mga korapsyon na ginagawa,&quot; Villanueva added.</p><p>Sarah Elago, National Vice Chairperson of Gabriela Women’s party-list, also joined the event.</p><p>She emphasized the importance of allocating public funds to programs that genuinely benefit the people.</p><p>“Tama na, sobra na ang katiwalian, taong bayan naman, ilaan ang pondo na ninakaw, dapat bawiin yan at ilaan po natin sa mga pampublikong ospital, sa eskwelahan, sa serbisyong panlipunan.”</p><p>For participants like Roy, the event was a form of peaceful protest. He believes that even a simple act like joining the run could serve as a wake up call to the government.</p><p>“Sana enough na po na mabasang may placard na lahat ng kurakot dapat managot, maigsi lang po pero sana enough para marinig ng mga nakaupo, para matulungan yung mga taong bayan,” he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>BIKERS</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757828687357viber_image_2025-09-14_10-28-45.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The protest, which began at Quezon City Hall as early as 6:30 a.m., took participants on a route toward Luneta Park in Manila. </span></span></span></div><p>In a separate event, over 150 cycling enthusiasts from various groups gathered early Sunday morning for the #KontrakTOUR Bike Protest Against Corruption.</p><p>The protest, which began at Quezon City Hall as early as 6:30 a.m., took participants on a route toward Luneta Park in Manila. </p><p>Organizers and participants expressed frustration over persistent irregularities and called for accountability from government officials.</p><p>Cheska Atienza, representing the Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, emphasized the need for top-level accountability in government. </p><p>“We need to hold people accountable more than the contractors, we need to hold people in higher position the senators, the congressman, and even Marcos Jr., for all the corruption that’s happening,” Atienza said.</p><p>The event drew ordinary citizens who said they could no longer stay silent amid growing concerns about alleged financial mismanagement in public service.</p><p>Narciso Celi, one of the participants, stressed the urgency of speaking out before the situation worsens.</p><p>“Gusto namin i-express yung mga nararamdaman namin para umunlad din tayo na para hindi tayo magaya sa ibang bansa na puro gulo,” he said.</p><p>Ricardo Soligam echoed the sentiment, warning public officials that taxpayers are watching and demanding better governance.</p><p>The bike protest served as a movement toward change, to raise awareness and push for an end to corruption.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXIUDin6E38?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>For participants like Roy, the event was a form of peaceful protest. </p>

For participants like Roy, the event was a form of peaceful protest.

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Over 500 runners, 150 cyclists join separate anti-corruption events in Marikina, QC

Darylle Sarmiento,

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Published September 14, 2025 11:26 AM PHT

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Updated September 14, 2025 01:47 PM PHT

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