Filipino groups in Australia hold separate protests in solidarity with Philippine anti-corruption rallies

Filipinos across Australia held rallies and gatherings on September 21 in solidarity with protests in the Philippines, calling for accountability amid alleged corruption scandals.

Bayan Australia is among the groups in Australia that hold protests in solidarity with anti-corruption rallies in the Philippines. Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• Groups like Australians for Philippine Human Rights Network, Pinoy Queenslanders, 1Sambayan Australia, and Bayan Australia staged rallies, tree planting, and anti-corruption picnics to support movements in the Philippines.
• Protesters highlighted anomalies in flood control projects, urging government officials to be held responsible and promoting transparency.
• Protest organisers emphasised the importance of Filipino engagement abroad.

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Ilang grupo sa Australia, nagsagawa ng magkakahiwalay na protesta bilang pakikiisa sa anti-corruption rallies sa Pilipinas

SBS Filipino

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