Philippines President Criticized for Using Presidential Helicopter to Attend Coldplay Concert

The President of the Philippines has come under fire for using a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert, leading to criticism on social media. The justification provided by the Presidential Security Group citing security concerns due to the large number of attendees at the concert has been met with skepticism. Social media users have expressed disapproval over the use of taxpayer money for personal activities, with some highlighting the slow travel times in the region and the heavy traffic endured by concert-goers. The incident has reignited discussions on the misuse of government resources and the abuse of power. Additionally, Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin acknowledged the heavy traffic in the Philippines and thanked fans for braving it to attend the concert, further adding to the discourse.