Massive Protests Demand Action on Philippine Corruption
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Hundreds of thousands of people have rallied across the Philippines, voicing strong opposition to government corruption. The protests focus on accusations of graft within expensive flood control projects.
Public anger now directly threatens the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Demonstrators are demanding accountability and transparency in how public funds are spent.
The scale of the rallies indicates widespread frustration, turning a long-simmering issue into a major political challenge for the government.