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Mass protests erupted across Metro Manila and other major Philippine cities on Monday as thousands rallied ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s annual State of the Nation Address.
Protesters accused the government of failing to hold key figures accountable over the country's flood control corruption scandal, saying investigations have been slow and selective despite public demands for justice.
Tensions escalated before the main rally in Quezon City, where police arrested 51 protesters. Authorities cited alleged offences, while activist groups condemned the arrests as arbitrary and called for their immediate release.
The demonstrations reflect growing frustration over corruption, accountability, and governance in the Philippines.
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