Posted 1/23/2024, 6:54:43 PM
Marcos Jr. Helicopter Ride to Coldplay Concert Sparks Outrage Over Misuse of Funds and Manila Traffic Woes
- Philippine President Marcos Jr. used a helicopter to fly to a Coldplay concert, sparking backlash over misuse of taxpayer money
- The Presidential Security Group said the helicopter was needed due to heavy traffic that posed a "threat to the president's security"
- Activist Renato Reyes called it a "grave insult to millions of Filipino commuters" stuck in bad traffic
- Some wonder if people would care as much if it was a band better than Coldplay, like The Beatles
- The incident may help highlight Manila's awful traffic, possibly forcing change