Malacañang on Monday reminded protesters to exercise their right to free expression responsibly after some used foul language during mass actions denouncing corruption.

At a Palace press briefing, Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said the Marcos Jr. administration respects the people’s freedom to express their sentiments but stressed that demonstrators should also set a good example for the youth.

“Sa iilan gumamit ng foul language, nirerespeto ang inyong karapatan magpahayag pero may responsibilidad din kayong maging magandang ehemplo lalo na sa kabataan,” Castro said.

“Ipinaglalaban natin ang tama. Idaan natin sa paraang tama,” she added.

Castro did not identify any individual but issued the reminder a day after thousands joined the “Trillion Peso March” to denounce corruption and remember Martial Law victims.

During the September 21 rally at the People Power Monument, comedian and top taxpayer Vice Ganda cursed at individuals allegedly involved in corruption and challenged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to jail thieves in the country — earning cheers from the crowd.

Other protesters carried placards with creative statements, some of which also contained curse words. Rallies were simultaneously held at Luneta in Manila, the EDSA Shrine, and the People Power Monument.

In Mendiola, however, parts of the protest turned violent, with minors wearing black masks reportedly throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at police.