University students in Philippines rally against budget cuts, alleged corruption in government

Students from the University of the Philippines have staged a walk-out in protest over corruption in the government. Some faculty members and activist groups joined the rallies, denouncing budget cuts and infrastructure projects that have either stalled, are substandard or in some instances, do not even exist. Two inquiries have already implicated two senators and at least 17 members of the House of Representatives in kickbacks linked to flood-control projects. Buena Bernal reports from Metro Manila.

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