Philippines President Criticized for Using Presidential Helicopter to Attend Concert

Ferdinand Marcos Jr's use of government resources for personal activities sparks public outrage amid severe traffic issues in Manila.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr used a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert, sparking criticism on social media.
The Presidential Security Group defended the use of the helicopter, citing 'unforeseen traffic complications' and a security threat to the president.
Social media users criticized the use of taxpayer money for personal and non-official activities, considering it an abuse of power or misuse of government resources.
Marcos Jr is the son and namesake of the late strongman president, whose rule ended nearly four decades ago in a historic 'people power' revolution.
Manila recently topped the 2023 TomTom Traffic Index list of metro areas with the slowest travel time.