菲律宾人抗议马尼拉发生2B—18B美元的洪水控制骗局, Filipinos protested Manila over a $2B–$18B flood-control scam, demanding accountability and justice.

数千菲律宾人在马尼拉抗议一场腐败丑闻, 涉及欺诈性的防洪项目, 估计财政损失从20亿美元到180亿美元不等。 Thousands of Filipinos protested in Manila over a corruption scandal involving fraudulent flood-control projects, with estimates of financial losses ranging from $2 billion to $18 billion. 7月, 总统费迪南德·马科斯(Ferdinand Marcos)承认此事, 示威吸引数万人前往卢内塔公园(Luneta Park)和EDSA(EDSA)等历史遗迹。 Sparked by deadly floods and President Ferdinand Marcos’s acknowledgment of the issue in July, the demonstrations drew tens of thousands to historic sites like Luneta Park and EDSA. 虽然大多数抗议活动是和平的,但总统府附近的冲突导致水炮使用和17人被捕。 While most protests were peaceful, clashes near the presidential palace led to water cannon use and 17 arrests. 包括家庭、政治家和天主教会在内的抗议者要求追究责任,归还被盗资金,并让责任者坐牢。 Protesters, including families, politicians, and the Catholic Church, demanded accountability, the return of stolen funds, and jail time for those responsible. 这一丑闻已经引发了辞职,包括众议院议长马丁·罗穆阿代斯的辞职,并加剧了公众对当前洪水危机中系统性腐败和政府管理不善的愤怒。 The scandal has already prompted resignations, including that of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and intensified public anger over systemic corruption and government mismanagement amid ongoing flooding crises.