Philippines Erupts: Thousands Protest as Corruption Scandal Deepens, High-Ranking Officials Resign
Philippines Erupts: Thousands Protest as Corruption Scandal Deepens, High-Ranking Officials Resign MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of Filipinos took to the streets of the capital on Sunday, September 21, 2025, to express widespread outrage over a deepening corruption scandal that has already led to the resignations of top legislative leaders. Protesters marched in Manila, demanding accountability for lawmakers, government officials, and businesspeople allegedly involved in pocketing billions in kickbacks from vital flood-control projects. The demonstrations, secured by a heavy police presence,…