The Catholic Church in the Philippines is mobilizing for a massive nationwide demonstration against corruption this coming Sunday, with sixty-seven dioceses and archdioceses confirmed to participate in the continuation of the Trillion Peso March.
Nationwide Church Mobilization
According to data released by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) – National Secretariat for Social Action, Justice, and Peace (Nassa), religious communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will join the protest movement on November 30, 2025. This represents one of the largest coordinated Church-led social actions in recent Philippine history.
The protest follows an earlier major demonstration held on September 21, where various sectors condemned corruption in flood control projects and demanded justice and accountability from government officials.
Metro Manila Participation
In the National Capital Region, participating dioceses include:
- Archdiocese of Manila
- Diocese of Cubao
- Diocese of Kalookan
- Diocese of Pasig
- Diocese of Novaliches
- Diocese of Parañaque
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Representation
The mobilization spans the entire archipelago, demonstrating the widespread concern about corruption affecting national development projects.
Luzon participants include the Archdiocese of Caceres, Diocese of Libmanan, Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay, Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa, Diocese of Daet, Diocese of Malolos, Diocese of Imus, Diocese of San Pablo, Diocese of Gumaca, Diocese of Lucena, Diocese of Iba, Diocese of San Fernando (La Union), Archdiocese of Lipa, Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, Diocese of Antipolo, Diocese of Virac, Diocese of Balanga, Diocese of Ilagan, Diocese of Alaminos, Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan, Diocese of Cabanatuan, Diocese of Legazpi, Prelature of Infanta, Prelature of Batanes, Archdiocese of Tuguegarao, Diocese of Baguio, Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose (Mindoro), Archdiocese of San Fernando (Pampanga), Diocese of San Jose (Nueva Ecija), and Diocese of Laoag.
Visayas representation comes from the Archdiocese of Jaro, Diocese of Bacolod, Archdiocese of Cebu, Diocese of Naval, Diocese of Calbayog, Diocese of San Jose de Antique, Archdiocese of Capiz, Diocese of San Carlos, Diocese of Talibon, Diocese of Dumaguete, Diocese of Borongan, Diocese of Maasin, and Diocese of Kabankalan.
Mindanao participants include the Archdiocese of Cotabato, Diocese of Butuan, Diocese of Tandag, Diocese of Prosperidad, Diocese of Marbel, Archdiocese of Davao, Diocese of Pagadian, Diocese of Dipolog, Archdiocese of Ozamiz, Diocese of Malaybalay, Archdiocese of Zamboanga, Prelature of Isabela de Basilan, Diocese of Mati, Diocese of Digos, Diocese of Tagum, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, and Diocese of Kidapawan.
Growing Movement for Accountability
The expanding participation from 67 dioceses and archdioceses signals growing frustration among both religious leaders and lay faithful regarding corruption in government projects, particularly those involving public funds intended for essential services like flood control. The Church's involvement underscores the moral dimension of the anti-corruption movement and represents a significant challenge to alleged misuse of public resources.
This Sunday's Trillion Peso March continuation is expected to draw thousands of participants across multiple regions, creating one of the most visible Church-led social actions in the Philippines in recent years. The coordinated nature of the protest across diverse geographical regions demonstrates the nationwide concern about corruption and its impact on development and public welfare.
