Student leaders hit corrupt pols, dynasties“We have had enough of politicians posturing as saviors of a system they themselves have broken. Corruption has become normalized in our daily lives because those in power refuse to serve the people they claim to represent,” said National Union of Students of the Philippines national president Iya Trinidad. MANILA, Philippines — Denouncing corrupt politicians and political dynasties, student leaders yesterday vowed to hold mobilizations as the country commemorates the 40th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolution. “We call on our fellow student leaders and youth to further register our calls against corruption and political dynasties in the 40th commemoration of the EDSA people power revolt and beyond,” Trinidad said. We reject corrupt officials and political dynasties.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2026 22:04 UTC