Philippines: Thousands march in Manila protesting corruption, clashing with authorities
Pacific Asia • Sep 21, 2025, 12:07 AM
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Manila to protest a corruption scandal involving flood control projects worth billions of dollars, leading to scattered clashes with police. With organizers aiming for one of the largest anti-corruption turnouts, authorities deployed police and soldiers on Sunday to prevent potential violence. Florent Marchais has this story.
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Manila to protest a corruption scandal involving flood control projects worth billions of dollars, leading to scattered clashes with police. With organizers aiming for one of the largest anti-corruption
Read the article