Philippines president sparks outcry for using presidential helicopter to see Coldplay concert

Ferdinand Marcos Jr was flown in because concert-goers created unforeseen traffic complications', bodyguards say

Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been criticised for using a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert north of the capital Manila, bypassing the area's notorious traffic jams.

On social media, many accused the president of wasting taxpayers' money, and pointed out that the public has to endure Metro Manila's infamous traffic daily while commuting.