Thousands demonstrate in Manila

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Published 09.46

 

Protesters are protesting against the Philippine government's efforts to combat floods, which they say have been marred by corruption. Photo: Aaron Favila/AP/TT

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Philippine capital, Manila.

In protest against widespread corruption among politicians, civil servants and construction company executives, thousands of people are demonstrating in the capital of the Southeast Asian island nation.

Severe storms have submerged several cities in the Philippines recently, and the protesters' dissatisfaction is directed at the government's efforts to combat floods, which they say have been marred by fraud and embezzlement of public funds.