"Thousands of protesters marched in the Philippines on Sunday, demanding that the government take strong action against officials involved in a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal. One of the protests was held by the left-wing groups in the capital Manila, which called for the immediate resignation and prosecution of all implicated government officials. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been scrambling to soothe public outrage that had been simmering for months over the massive corruption in flood control projects across an archipelago long prone to deadly flooding."
"Some 5,000 protesters joined the demonstrations in the PhilippinesImage: Eloisa Lopez/REUTERS Eight members of the country's Department of Public Works and Highways were arrested just days ago, with the government promising "big fish are coming soon." 'Put them in jail!' Roman Catholic churches across the country helped lead Sunday's anti-corruption protests in their districts, with the main daylong rally being held at a pro-democracy "people power" monument along EDSA highway in the capital region."
Thousands of protesters marched in Manila and other areas demanding strong action, resignation and prosecution of officials involved in a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced mounting public outrage over corruption in flood-control projects across an archipelago vulnerable to deadly floods. Around 5,000 demonstrators, many wearing white, joined protests including left-wing groups and Roman Catholic churches that organized district rallies. Authorities arrested eight Department of Public Works and Highways officials and promised more arrests of 'big fish.' A 17,000-officer security force was deployed for crowd control, and demonstrators displayed crocodile-shaped signs denouncing systemic corruption.
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