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Thousands Protest Flood Program, Demand Tax Reform in Philippines

2/13/2026

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Thousands protested in the Philippines against a flood-protection program, calling it theft of "people's money."
The protests revived discussions on tax reform.
On November 13, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reported on government investigations into corruption.
He permitted Congress to expedite a bill to abolish the travel tax.
The move drew mixed reactions from overseas Filipino workers and holidaymakers.

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Thousands protested in the Philippines against a flood-protection program, calling it theft of "people's money."
The protests revived discussions on tax reform.
On November 13, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reported on government investigations into corruption.
He permitted Congress to expedite a bill to abolish the travel tax.
The move drew mixed reactions from overseas Filipino workers and holidaymakers.