Camille Naredo

Students and youth groups walk out of classes as part of the Black Friday protest at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on Friday, September 12, 2025, to denounce alleged corruption in government projects.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

Students and youth groups walk out of classes as part of the Black Friday protest at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on Friday, September 12, 2025, to denounce alleged corruption in government projects. Protesters also demanded a higher education budget amid massive cuts and stalled infrastructure under the Marcos Jr. administration.
The group cited the ₱21-billion deficit faced by state universities, pointing to unfinished facilities such as the College of Arts and Letters Faculty Center, Main Library, Abelardo Hall, and the Student Union Building as evidence of systemic neglect. Protest leaders stressed that underfunding threatens access to quality education and worsens conditions for thousands of students nationwide.
Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

Article (news)

ANTI CORRUTPION PROTEST02

Romwel Anzures

ABS-CBN News

<div style="line-height:1.5"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176025258798220250912-up-anti-corruption-walkout-MT28.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Students and youth groups walk out of classes as part of the Black Friday protest at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on Friday, September 12, 2025, to denounce alleged corruption in government projects. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News"/>Students and youth groups walk out of classes as part of the Black Friday protest at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on Friday, September 12, 2025, to denounce alleged corruption in government projects.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Drummers vow to continue using their platform in campaigning against corruption.A modification of the school’s cheer usually used for their athletic teams in the UAAP, the UP VPD started the: “Ikulong na ‘yan, mga kurakot!” chant during the September 12 Black Friday Protests against corruption in UP Diliman as they double down on their call for accountability.“That was nearly a month ago, and since then, we&#x27;ve heard the chant echo through mobilizations, concerts, and mass gatherings,” said UP VPD head coach Herbie Villafranca.“People are angry, and they have every right to be. More importantly, people must not forget,” he added.The group also used the chant during last week’s Season 88 men’s basketball match between the UP Fighting Maroons and Ateneo de Manila University at the Mall of Asia Arena, one that received a warm reception from spectators, which is why the VPD decided that they will continue it during their basketball and football games.“[This is to] remind the public that no one has been jailed yet. We also hope to expand this effort to other sports in the future,” they said. “Other universities are likewise welcome and encouraged to join us in chanting and pushing for the corrupt to be jailed and justice to be delivered.”

#UAAPSeason88 | The UP Varsity Pep Drummers vow to continue using their platform in campaigning against corruption.

#UAAPSeason88 | The UP Varsity Pep Drummers vow to continue using their platform in campaigning against corruption.

UP Varsity Pep Drummers to continue chant against corruption, call for accountability

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Basketball

UP Varsity Pep Drummers to continue chant against corruption, call for accountability

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

Published Oct 12, 2025 03:04 PM PHT

Read More:

Basketball

UAAP

ABSSports

UAAP Season 88

UAAP Basketball

University of the Philippines

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.