1. Thousands protested against corruption in Manila's government flood-control projects.
2. Criticism has grown due to the revelation that some allocated budgets for these projects were not used, and allegations of collusion between lawmakers and businesspeople have emerged.
3. Protests resulted in clashes with police, leading to 17 detentions, and are part of a wider trend of unrest across Asia, including recent demonstrations in Indonesia and Nepal.
2. Criticism has grown due to the revelation that some allocated budgets for these projects were not used, and allegations of collusion between lawmakers and businesspeople have emerged.
3. Protests resulted in clashes with police, leading to 17 detentions, and are part of a wider trend of unrest across Asia, including recent demonstrations in Indonesia and Nepal.
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Summary
Thousands in Manila protest against alleged corruption in government flood-control projects. Criticism arises due to budget misuse and collusion allegations between lawmakers and businesspeople, leading to clashes with police resulting in 17 detentions. These protests are part of a broader trend
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