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Philippines flood corruption scandal sparks Manila protests

November 30, 2025

In Manila, thousands have protested over alleged "ghost" flood-control projects, demanding justice and accountability as anger over corruption and deadly infrastructure failures grows.

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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.

 Irfan Aftab, DW Journalist in Berlin, Germany
Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.