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Philippines flood corruption scandal sparks Manila protests

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Irfan Aftab
November 30, 2025Advertisement
Thousands of people in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, are protesting alleged "ghost" flood-control projects at the center of a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal. Demonstrators accuse officials of diverting public funds meant to protect communities from deadly floods. Many demand arrests, saying top politicians are escaping scrutiny despite repeated infrastructure failures during recent typhoons.