Join #MillionPeopleMarch to #ScrapPork barrel

Today is National Heroes Day here in the Philippines, to celebrate it people will march to Luneta to ask the government to #ScrapPork barrel.

To those who are planning to go there and be part of this event here are some reminders for all of you.

August 26 Anti-Pork Barrel Protest Picnic
Message: Abolition of Pork, Seeking Transparency & Accountability
Date: 26 August 2013
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Venue: Burnham Greens, across Quirino Grandstand, Manila

REMINDERS

1. There is no central organizer, it’s a citizen’s gathering; all are welcome.  This is a peaceful gathering, so always be respectful of others and let’s cover each others backs.
2. All picnic goers are expected to clean up after themselves, so please bring garbage bags
3. Look after your valuables. Rizal Park, including the Burnham Greens (grassy area of the main gathering), is a NO SMOKING AREA; drinking of alcoholic beverages is also prohibited. If you are bringing young children, you may consider putting a label on their wrist with contact information in case they stray away from you
4. Look after your own group and make sure we maintain proper decorum and discipline
5. Let’s show the world that we can all gather in a peaceful, harmonious, cooperative and caring way.

LOGISTICS present:

1. Video wall in the center- for hashtag #ScrapPork
2. Command Center and First aid station beside Video Wall- for general announcements, two police with radio for any reporting of incidents
3. Ambulance on both sides of Quirino Grandstand
4. 700 marshals. You can also assign a marshal for your group and ask additional instructions from the command center.
5. 2,000 police officers to protect participants from criminal elements and “ensure peace and order is maintained.” ( they will be on standby , not on meeting place)
6. K9 unit
7. Around 50 portalets, donated by various participants and private companies, will be installed around the park. Ambulances from Red Cross, Department of Health and Rock Ed Philippines will be on standby on all sides of the park to attend to health concerns of participants. (Via Rappler)
8. “This is a rally that will not have one stage, to be taken over by the next opportunist. this is a multicolor rally as it is one that will allow for flags and banners. ” (Via Radikalchick)
9. “Wear what you want, come in any color, come as an individual or as a member of the group, bring a flag especially if you expect students from your school, or more people to gather around your stage. ” (Via Radikalchick)
10. “the goal should be to actually go and make your voice count and make your presence felt. ” (Via Radikalchick)

“You and I can go, without an organizational banner or T-shirt defining us, and with only our own families and friends. we can even walk in by ourselves and sit with any group at all, and understand what they mean when they say scrap pork.” (Via Radikalchick) http://www.radikalchick.com/why-should-you-go-the-august-26-rally/

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:

1. Comfortable clothing and footwear (rubber shoes or slippers)
2. Extra shirt / face towel
3. Cap / raincoat /umbrella
4. Sunblock / insect repellant
5. Drinking water, snacks/food; pack extra to share with friends and/or donate to volunteers and marshals (please use reusable water bottles)
6. Garbage bags
7. Banig/mats, chairs, pillows
8. Portable radios and/or televisions
9. Friends and your conviction
10. Commitment to be the change you want to see

WHAT TO DO IF YOU DECIDE TO GO:

1. Go in a group; bring officemates, schoolmates, barkada, like-minded friends and family
2. Bring music, entertainment, karaoke
3. Conduct small teach-ins/discussion groups
4. Visit other groups at the picnic, talk with them, exchange (friendly) views and make new friends and connections
5. You may Sign the petitions at the change.org table near the video wall. Bring food and water to share
6. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #ScrapPork – let’s trend worldwide on 26 August

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE FROM HOME:

1. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #ScrapPork – let’s trend worldwide on 26 August
2. Monitor media and do call ins, text and/or tweet to share your sentiments on the pork barrel scam; if you tweet, Facebook or Instagram, remember to use the hashtag #ScrapPork
3. Text or call friends at the picnic with any important or breaking news
4. Have a protest party in your house, church, or meeting hall and invite friends to monitor the event on television
5. Join the Unified Action at 10am, 11am, 12nn and 1pm by having a noise barrage in your area

Pork Barrel System: It is a virus of corruption that must die– Ping Lacson Privilege Speech

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