Hundreds protest in Manila over corruption scandal involving flood-control funds, demanding accountability and reform.

Hundreds of thousands protested in Manila over a flood-control corruption scandal involving high-ranking officials, demanding accountability and systemic reform. The peaceful rallies, among the largest in recent memory, highlighted public anger over alleged misuse of funds meant for critical infrastructure, with demonstrators calling for justice and government transparency. While the government acknowledged concerns, no official actions or investigations have been confirmed.