Over 200 individuals were detained following a series of protests in Manila centered around allegations of corruption linked to government-funded ghost flood control projects. The demonstrations, which spanned several days, drew thousands of participants concerned about mismanagement and potential waste in the allocation of funds. Police responded to the gatherings with a significant number of arrests, primarily targeting those involved in organizing and participating in the protests. Authorities are investigating the scope of the alleged corruption and are working to determine the extent of the legal repercussions for those involved. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the full impact of the events.
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