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WED · 2026-02-25 · 13:05 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0225-19179
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Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising

Thousands of protesters gathered in Manila to mark the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising, clashing with police on February 25. The demonstrators are demanding accountability for those accused of involvement in a scandal linked to flood control projects.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-25 · 13:05 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Manila to mark the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising, clashing with police on February 25. The demonstrators are demanding accountability for those accused of involvement in a scandal linked to flood control projects. The protest is taking place in the Philippines, where the event commemorates a significant moment in the country's history. The protesters are seeking justice and transparency regarding the alleged corruption. The clash between protesters and police has resulted in a confrontation, but details on injuries or arrests are not available at this time.

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Barnaby Lo reports on the Manila protest.

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Demonstrators are demanding accountability for those accused in a flood control project scandal.

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The protest occurred on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising.

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Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila.

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NewsFeedIn the Philippines, thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising. The demonstrators are demanding accountability for those accused of involvement in a scandal linked to flood control projects. Barnaby Lo reports.Published On 25 Feb 2026
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