Beyond Likes and Views: Filipino Content Creators Declare War on Corruption
CONTENT CREATORS – A wave of digital creators has come together to take a stand against corruption, turning their platforms into tools for truth and accountability.
A new movement led by digital influencers and online personalities has emerged in response to growing public frustration over government corruption. On Thursday, a group of creators officially launched Creators Against Corruption, a collective that seeks to use digital platforms as tools for accountability and transparency.
The initiative is spearheaded by digital entrepreneur Carlo Ople, Chris Tan, Mark Gamboa of Models of Manila, along with TikTok creators Gabriel and Julia Pineda. Together, they unveiled a manifesto underscoring their mission to confront the widespread issue of corruption that, they say, continues to erode public trust.
“A digital fire has been lit,” the manifesto declares. “We, the undersigned creators and influencers, are no longer content to simply entertain. Our platforms, built on trust and community, have become something more: a megaphone for the people.”
The launch came at a critical time, coinciding with national outrage over a massive corruption scandal involving flood-control projects, where several lawmakers have been linked to kickback schemes. In response, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the formation of an independent commission to probe the allegations.
The group’s manifesto highlights that public trust “is a currency that’s been devalued by backroom deals, hidden agendas, and a stunning lack of accountability.” It further vows that creators will “use our voices, our art, and our influence to demand transparency,” insisting that “we will not be silenced by intimidation or dismissed as mere entertainers.”
Ople, writing on Facebook, expressed frustration: “Kadiri na ang corruption sa Pilipinas and we need to make a stand… To my fellow creators, we are stronger and safer together. It’s time to speak up. Di na pwede sidelines lang tayo.”
The document also takes a firm stance against impunity: “We demand accountability. Those who betray the public trust must face the consequences, regardless of their position or power. We will use our reach to expose wrongdoing, amplify the voices of whistleblowers, and ensure that these actions are not swept under the rug.”
Currently supported by 19 founding members, the movement aims to expand in the coming months. “From this day forward, our platforms will be a tool for truth. We will be relentless. We will be loud. We will be a mirror held up to power, and we will not look away until justice is served,” the manifesto concludes.
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