Understanding the Philippines’ Largest Protests in Years

Erin Cook, Journalist, Southeast Asian Affairs

19-Nov-25 07:30

Understanding the Philippines’ Largest Protests in Years

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Erin Cook, a journalist covering Southeast Asian affairs, explains the massive Manila protest that drew up to 650,000 people over alleged multibillion-dollar kickbacks in flood-control projects and whether this unrest could spark a leadership shake-up.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Wong Shou Ning, Philip See

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Categories: politics, government, corruption

Tags: President Marcos Jr., iglesia ni cristo, manila protest, flood-control projects, philippines,

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