‘Enormous evil’: Thousands rally in the Philippines over corruption scandal
Summary
Thousands of people in the Philippines held protests in Manila to demand accountability for a corruption scandal involving flood-control projects. The scandal involves allegations that government officials and businessmen, including associates of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., are linked to projects made with poor materials or projects that don't exist. The government has taken legal action against some of those involved and deployed police to oversee the demonstrations.Key Facts
- Protests were held in Manila over corruption in flood-control projects.
- The scandal involves using poor quality materials or nonexistent projects.
- Allegations include high-ranking officials and businesspeople close to President Marcos.
- A fact-finding commission has filed criminal complaints against 37 people.
- Complaints involve 86 construction executives and nine government officials for tax evasion.
- The protests included different groups, such as the Iglesia Ni Cristo church.
- The military reaffirmed its support for the government amidst the protests.
- President Marcos promised legal actions against those involved, but some officials deny wrongdoing.
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