Could the Corruption Scandal Turn the Tide in Philippine Politics?

An effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is pushed to the front of the crowd during a farmer-led anti-corruption rally on Tuesday near the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, the Philippines. Photo: AP

Public anger over corruption has boiled over in the Philippines, sending President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s approval ratings tumbling and potentially tilting the balance of power with his political rivals.

The latest survey by Pulse Asia Research shows that Filipinos are increasingly blaming the government’s recent corruption scandals – from flood control “ghost projects” to lavish spending by politically connected contractors – for their daily struggles, such as inflation and inadequate infrastructure.

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