President Marcos under fire for S'pore F1 trip as Filipinos reel from typhoon

Photos of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, his relatives and political allies watching the race from inside the exclusive F1 Paddock Club went viral. PHOTO: GRETCHEN HO/TWITTER
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MANILA - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr drew flak for flying to Singapore to watch the Formula One Grand Prix just days after Typhoon Noru pummelled parts of the Philippines.

Photos of Mr Marcos, his relatives, their friends and political allies watching the race from inside the exclusive F1 Paddock Club went viral over the weekend.

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