Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption
by Rebecca Ratcliffe and agencies from on (#706KH)
Dozens of police officers injured as anger erupts over billions allegedly spent on bogus relief projects
Tens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on Sunday to protest against government corruption after it was alleged that taxpayers have lost billions of dollars to bogus flood relief projects.
Students, church groups, celebrities, and citizens from different political camps filled the streets in Manila and other cities.
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