🔥 Manila’s streets exploded with energy as thousands of young protesters took to the roads to call out a massive corruption scandal. They say lawmakers, officials and businesspeople pocketed billions meant for flood-control projects—money that could have protected communities from devastating rains.
As demonstrators tried to march toward the presidential palace, police blocked their path. Tensions soared: stones flew, tires were set ablaze, and the air filled with defiant chants and billowing smoke. It was a raw moment of activism, with youth and citizens demanding real accountability. ✊💧
Beyond the clashes, this shows rising frustration in the Philippines over corruption and wasted resources. For a generation hungry for change, this is more than a protest—it’s a statement that the future won’t be stolen by hidden deals. Stay tuned, because Manila’s youth are ignited and ready to reshape their country’s story.
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Clashes erupt as thousands protest corruption scandal in the Philippines
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