Mass Protests Erupt in Manila Over Flood Control Corruption
TL;DR
Thousands of Filipinos protested in Manila over corruption related to substandard or nonexistent flood control projects, which have caused significant economic losses and public outrage, with some protests supported by politicians and the Catholic Church, and authorities arresting several demonstrators.
- Philippines: Protests erupt over flood control fraud DW
- Thousands protest in the Philippines over massive corruption scandal ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption The Guardian
- Protesters in Manila Accuse Government of Misusing Environmental Funds The New York Times
- Mass protests erupt in Manila over flood-control corruption Al Jazeera
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