What is happening in the Philippines?

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Mass protests have erupted in Manila over alleged large-scale corruption, particularly involving flood control funds. Demonstrators accuse politicians and contractors of misusing public money, leading to substandard infrastructure and ongoing flooding. Clashes with police, arrests, and calls for systemic change have occurred as President Marcos Jr. orders investigations. The unrest coincides with the approach of Super Typhoon Ragasa.

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Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

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Protests in Manila turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police over corruption allegations. 5s
Protesters cited unprecedented levels of corruption involving trillions of pesos. 34s
Accusations centered on the president and his administration's handling of confidential funds. 2m 3s
An independent committee was formed to investigate alleged kickbacks, and a congressional leader resigned. 1m 28s
Protesters called for systemic change, expressing frustration with the current political system. 1m 54s

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Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

Al Jazeera

7 hours ago

Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

Large protests in Manila turn violent as demonstrators clash with police over allegations of widespread corruption and misuse of flood control project funds.

Al Jazeera

7 hours ago

Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

Protesters refer to the event as a 'trillion peso march' due to the unprecedented scale of alleged corruption, with accusations of lavish lifestyles among politicians' families.

Al Jazeera

7 hours ago

Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

President Marcos Jr. forms an independent committee to investigate alleged kickbacks, and a high-profile resignation occurs in Congress, but protesters demand systemic change.

Al Jazeera

7 hours ago

Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

Protesters criticize both President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte for failing to explain their use of confidential funds, emphasizing a call for systemic reform rather than a change in leadership.

Thousands march in Manila protesting corruption

France 24

15 hours ago

Thousands march in Manila protesting corruption

Protesters in Manila use crocodile imagery to symbolize anger at politicians and businesses accused of misusing flood control funds, leading to substandard projects and persistent flooding.

France 24

15 hours ago

Thousands march in Manila protesting corruption

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledges failures in flood control projects and orders an independent investigation into alleged misuse of funds.

France 24

15 hours ago

Thousands march in Manila protesting corruption

Protesters attempting to reach the presidential palace are blocked by police, leading to clashes and arrests.

France 24

15 hours ago

Thousands march in Manila protesting corruption

The unrest coincides with evacuation orders in anticipation of Super Typhoon Ragasa.

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