Protesters Demand Justice in Manila Flood Control Fund Scandal
ReutersDecember 5, 20251 min1,824 views
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- 🇵🇭 Thousands of Filipinos have rallied in Manila to protest alleged large-scale corruption in flood-mitigation projects.
- ⏳ It has been 5 months since the scandal erupted, yet no high official has been jailed.
Allegations of Widespread Corruption
- ⚖️ The Ombudsman and former justice secretary stated that at least 10% of Congress is involved in anomalies related to flood control projects.
- 🚨 While a case has been filed and a warrant issued for only one person, senators and congressmen implicated have not yet been incarcerated.
Systemic Corruption and Public Outcry
- 🔗 The problem is described as systemic, with corruption running from the bottom to the top.
- 🗣️ Protesters are calling for Filipinos to unite to stop the system of corrupt dynasties.
- 😠 The public expresses being fed up with floods and the theft of funds intended for flood control and other public services.
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