Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal. The rally, led by the religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo, is the largest so far. Protesters are outraged over substandard or nonexistent flood defense projects in the typhoon-prone country. Government officials and construction executives have testified about kickbacks involving Congress members and public works officials. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promises swift action, with criminal complaints already filed against dozens of suspects. The scandal has sparked public outrage, with calls for accountability reaching high-ranking officials, including Marcos's allies.