86 Dioceses Unite Against Corruption in Nationwide March
In a powerful display of moral leadership, 86 Catholic dioceses across the Philippines will join the second "Trillion Peso March" on Sunday, November 30, 2025, marking what church leaders call a "broad, united stand against corruption."
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace announced that dioceses spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will conduct simultaneous local prayer rallies in their respective communities.
"These arch/dioceses have confirmed their participation in the Trillion Peso March as arch/diocesan provincial prayer rallies on November 30," declared Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, who chairs the ECSA-JP.
Metro Manila's Strong Participation
In the National Capital Region, the Archdiocese of Manila will lead alongside the dioceses of Cubao, Kalookan, Pasig, Novaliches, and Parañaque, demonstrating the Church's commitment to accountability across urban centers.
This mobilization follows the September 21 rally organized by multi-sectoral groups demanding justice for officials allegedly involved in multi-billion peso corruption schemes targeting flood control project funds.
Legal Action Follows Public Outcry
The movement gained momentum after the Office of the Ombudsman filed corruption and malversation charges on November 18, 2025, against former Ako-Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co, several Department of Public Works and Highways Region 4B officials, and Sunwest Corporation directors.
These charges stem from an allegedly anomalous P289 million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro, with the Ombudsman investigating additional related cases.
The Trillion Peso March Movement, a coalition of religious and multi-sectoral organizations, maintains clear objectives: arrest and jail corrupt officials, recover stolen public funds, and ensure accountability while explicitly rejecting any attempts to destabilize the government or establish military rule.
Nationwide Solidarity
From Luzon's mountain provinces to Mindanao's coastal communities, the participation reflects the archipelago's linguistic and cultural diversity. Notable participants include:
Luzon: Archdioceses of Caceres, Lipa, Lingayen-Dagupan, San Fernando (Pampanga), Nueva Segovia, and Tuguegarao, along with dioceses from Baguio to Batanes.
Visayas: Archdioceses of Cebu, Palo, Jaro, and Capiz, joined by dioceses across the central islands from Bacolod to Catarman.
Mindanao: Archdioceses of Cotabato, Davao, Ozamis, Zamboanga, and Cagayan de Oro, with dioceses extending from Butuan to the prelatures of Marawi and Isabela de Basilan.
Rally points in Metro Manila include the People Power Monument on EDSA, Luneta, and Mendiola, symbolizing the peaceful tradition of Filipino democratic expression.
With 87 total dioceses and archdioceses in the Philippines, including the Military Ordinariate, this near-complete participation underscores the Church's moral authority in addressing corruption concerns affecting communities from bustling cities to remote barangays.
As CBCP News noted, "Many have urged peaceful action and accountability amid rising public concern over corruption," reflecting the growing demand for transparent governance across the archipelago's diverse communities.