Philippines students go naked to protest against corruption in government

Students in Philippines have staged a naked walk
to protest against government corruption. Around
90 students took part in the annual event running
through the campus naked. Organised by the
Alpho Phi Omega fraternity, the event sees current
students as well as Alumni take part. Some wore
masks to protect what remained of their dignity
while some couldn't care less.

Ed Lucero, an alumni organiser of the alpha Phi
Omega Fraternity at the University of the
Philippines Manila explained their aim.
He said: "Our theme is 'Unveiling the road'
because the government needs to be naked, to be
transparent with their work," he said. "It means
we should strive very hard to strip them bare, not
a fake road where only a few can benefit."
The alumni said the tradition started in the late
1970s, when members of the fraternity ran naked
on the campus grounds to protest against former
President Ferdinand Marcos' censorship of a film
criticizing his administration.