1. Anti-corruption protests took place in Manila on Sunday, with over 200 arrests and around 50 hospitalized due to clashes with police.
2. The protests were sparked by public outrage over alleged corruption involving government flood-control projects, particularly the failure to implement disaster-prevention projects despite allocated budgets.
3. Critics have also accused businesspeople and lawmakers of collusion, fueling the public's discontent. A student attending the protest expressed a desire for officials to end corruption and improve governance. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned the violent actions but supports freedom of expression.
2. The protests were sparked by public outrage over alleged corruption involving government flood-control projects, particularly the failure to implement disaster-prevention projects despite allocated budgets.
3. Critics have also accused businesspeople and lawmakers of collusion, fueling the public's discontent. A student attending the protest expressed a desire for officials to end corruption and improve governance. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned the violent actions but supports freedom of expression.
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Summary
Anti-corruption protests in Manila led to over 200 arrests and approximately 50 hospitalizations due to clashes with police. The demonstrations stemmed from public outcry over alleged corruption in government flood-control projects, specifically the neglect of disaster-prevention initiatives
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