The Philippines is facing a defining moment. On November 30, thousands of citizens marched in the streets nationwide to demand accountability for a corruption crisis many say has poisoned public life for years. The Trillion Peso March in Manila brought together students, faith leaders, beauty queens, and ordinary Filipinos united by one message. They have had enough.
Public Anger Explodes as Flood Control Scandal Grows
The protests were fueled by the massive flood control corruption scandal that has shaken the country for months. Billions of pesos meant to protect communities from deadly flooding were allegedly lost to bribes, padded contracts, and political kickbacks.
More than eight officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways have been arrested, yet protesters believe the accountability process has only scratched the surface.
“People died because of corruption,” said protester Jessie Wanaluvmi J. “We cannot allow this to
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