DEVELOPING: Hundreds of thousands flood Manila streets to demand justice in corruption scandal.

Breaking News: Hundreds of Thousands Flood Manila Streets Demanding Justice in Corruption Scandal Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila's Rizal Park, the largest rally yet, to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated powerful members of Congress and top government officials. The rally took place on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The protesters are calling for justice in the wake of a scandal that has revealed thousands of flood defense projects across the country were substandard, incomplete, or non-existent. This has left the nation vulnerable to devastating floods, particularly in one of the world's most typhoon-prone countries. The scandal has already led to testimony from government engineers, public works officials, and construction company executives, who have implicated members of Congress and officials at the Department of Public Works and Highways in taking kickbacks from construction companies to secure lucrative contracts and avoid accountability. The rally is expected to continue for the next two days, with protesters demanding action from the government. The Senate and a fact-finding commission are conducting hearings to investigate the scandal. This is a developing story. As more information becomes available, we will provide updates.