Philippine President Criticized for Helicopter Trip to Coldplay Concert

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Faces Backlash for Bypassing Manila's Notorious Traffic, Sparking Discussions on Public Fund Use and Traffic Issues

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has faced backlash for using a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert, bypassing Manila's notorious traffic jams.
Marcos Jr.'s security team defended the decision, citing 'unforeseen traffic complications' due to the concert's 40,000 attendees and potential security threats to the president.
Many Filipinos criticized the president for wasting taxpayers' money and not addressing the country's severe traffic issues, which were recently ranked as the worst in the world.
Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin also commented on Manila's traffic during the concert, thanking fans for enduring the 'number one' traffic in the world to attend.
The incident has sparked discussions about the government's responsibility to address traffic congestion and the use of public funds.