Mass protests erupt in Manila over fake flood-control projects costing billions. President Marcos urges calm, supports peaceful protests, and calls for “maximum tolerance.” Violence flares at Ayala Bridge; army on red alert. House Speaker Romualdez resigns amid scandal. 0:00 – INTRODUCTION2:35 – MALACANANG DISPELS MILITARY UNREST RUMORS, AFFIRMS ARMED FORCES’ LOYALTY04:55 – SPOOKED EMBASSIES ISSUE ALERTS BEFORE PHILIPPINES ‘MEGA’ PROTESTn18oc_world n18oc_crux