2025–2026 Philippine anti-corruption protests

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On September 4, 2025, a series of widespread demonstrations began in the Philippines, with the largest initial protests occurring on September 11 at Rizal Park and Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila, and at the People Power Monument, Camp Aguinaldo Gate 4, and EDSA Shrine along EDSA in Quezon City, both within Metro Manila. They involve several anti-corruption protests stemming from the ongoing flood control projects controversy that largely involved the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the legislative branch of the Philippine government. According to reports, the demonstrations focus on allegations of massive irregularities in flood control programmes, with some ₱1.9 trillion (US$33 billion) spent over the past 15 years, more than half of which was allegedly lost to corruption. Several cities and municipalities across different provinces also held local demonstrations. The September 11 protest in Rizal Park ("Baha sa Luneta") was organised by various sectoral groups, including...

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