MANILA, Nov. 30 -- The "Trillion Peso March" in Metro Manila on Sunday passed without major incidents, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

He said the protests were "very peaceful" and the constitutional right to assemble and air grievances was respected.

"It was the best outcome we could hope for," Remulla told the Philippine News Agency in a text message.

Remulla noted that while progress in anti-corruption efforts, particularly in flood control projects, may seem slow, people are beginning to see results.

"Even if it starts off slowly, they can see the direction it's headed. As long as the wheels of justice keep turning, I think people will be satisfied," he said in a radio interview.

He stressed that public demonstrat...