The Manila City authorities plan to close some parts of Roxas Boulevard from T.M. Kalaw to P. Burgos starting 9:00 AM in preparation for the protest action against the alleged misuse of lawmaker’s pork barrel funds.
According to representatives of groups joining the protest said that they expect at least 50,000 people to be physically present at the rally which will start at 9:00 AM and end at 2:00 PM.
Although the group leading the Million People March admitted that they have no central organizer, group representatives draw up arrangements for the protest. The groups have meet with the Manila Police District for coordination, the MPD is to go on full alert before and after the event.
The Million People March will push through despite the announcement made by the President about the abolition of the controversial PDAF or the Pork Barrel Fund.
