Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr received fierce backlash for using a presidential chopper to attend a musical performance north of the capital Manila, bypassing the area’s notorious traffic jams.
On social media, many accused the president of wasting taxpayers’ money, and pointed out that the public has to endure Metro Manila’s infamous traffic daily while commuting.
The Presidential Security Group said the Philippine Arena had “experienced an unprecedented influx of 40,000 individuals eagerly attending a concert, resulting in unforeseen traffic complications along the route”.
The traffic situation posed “a potential threat to the security of our president”, they claimed.
In a column for the Philippine Star, Ana Marie T Pamintuan wrote: “Perhaps the horrendous traffic that forced the first couple to take a helicopter will end the state of denial in the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority about the Philippine capital region having the worst traffic congestion among ‘metros’ in the world”.
For the older generations, the incident had revived memories of Marcos’ parents, Pamintuan wrote. The late dictator Marcos Sr ruled the Philippines for two decades, and the family, known for their extravagance, were accused of plundering billions of dollars.
"Nothing went wrong. This is the level we are at", said a frustrated Pan Gon.
"Maybe I'm the wrong coach? Maybe I placed too much expectations and gave too much hope to the public and the players. But, these are my problems and not those of the players, the FA of Malaysia, or the public. These are all my problems".
The 55-year-old said Malaysia failed to control and dominate the game.
Oh well, back to the drawing board. And don't expect a miracle on Thursday when Harimau Malaya face South Korea.
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