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flag Filipinos protested Manila over a $2B–$18B flood-control scam, demanding accountability and justice.

flag Thousands of Filipinos protested in Manila over a corruption scandal involving fraudulent flood-control projects, with estimates of financial losses ranging from $2 billion to $18 billion. flag Sparked by deadly floods and President Ferdinand Marcos’s acknowledgment of the issue in July, the demonstrations drew tens of thousands to historic sites like Luneta Park and EDSA. flag While most protests were peaceful, clashes near the presidential palace led to water cannon use and 17 arrests. flag Protesters, including families, politicians, and the Catholic Church, demanded accountability, the return of stolen funds, and jail time for those responsible. flag The scandal has already prompted resignations, including that of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and intensified public anger over systemic corruption and government mismanagement amid ongoing flooding crises.

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