On September 21 in Manila, protesters clashed violently with police during a demonstration against government corruption. The protestors, who planned to hold their rally in front of the presidential palace, were blocked by police forces, leading to stone-throwing, tire burning, and loud disturbances resembling flash bangs. The police responded by arresting several protesters on-site. The demonstration highlighted allegations of mismanagement in the government’s flood control projects, which have come under scrutiny as heavy monsoon rains continue to flood towns and cities despite the government spending over 545 billion pesos ($9.54 billion) on flood control efforts since 2022. This protest also coincided with the anniversary of the 1972 declaration of martial law by former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., a period marked by widespread human rights abuses. The event underscores ongoing public dissatisfaction with government transparency, accountability, and the lingering historical trauma associated with the Marcos regime.
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