Hundreds of Filipinos marched in Manila to protest government budget cuts, delayed infrastructure projects, and a major corruption scandal involving flood-control initiatives. Organized by faculty, students, and activists, the demonstrations followed a congressional inquiry exposing senators allegedly receiving kickbacks. Testimonies revealed contractors demanded 25% of project costs for government contracts, leading to the public works secretary’s resignation and a temporary suspension of 2026 flood-control funding. An independent commission has been formed, but public trust remains low, with calls for transparency and accountability growing louder as the nation braces for economic and climate challenges.
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