Rappler’s Paterno Esmaquel II interviews protesters on why they stood their floor regardless of the climate
MANILA, Philippines – Protesters defied rain on Sunday, September 21, as they joined the Trillion Peso March on the Folks Energy Monument to protest in opposition to corruption in flood management initiatives.
It was raining in Manila as Tremendous Hurricane Nando (Ragasa) enhanced the southwest monsoon or habagat.
Why did protesters stand their floor regardless of the climate?
Watch this video report by Rappler’s Paterno Esmaquel II, shot by Errol Almario. – Rappler.com
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