Large-scale protests in the Philippines intensified and escalated into major clashes. The high-profile corruption scandal took thousands of people to the streets. They gathered in front of government offices and went so far as to destroy buildings.
According to the data, the large funds allocated to the population affected by the floods and mudslides did not reach their intended destination. As a result, work to eliminate the traces of the catastrophic natural disaster was not carried out at all, and the funds disappeared. This situation greatly angered the students and the general public.
The demonstrations soon escalated into fierce clashes. The mob burned car tires on the roads, used stones and bottles against the police. During the incidents, about 40 law enforcement officers were injured, and 17 people were detained.
According to The Guardian, $17.6 billion has been lost from the state budget. At the same time, the Minister of Finance previously openly stated that about 70% of state infrastructure funds are being lost through corruption.
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