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In Mongolia, youthful families struggle with rising living costs and poor infrastructure, often living in traditional gear (tents) without basic amenities. Despite Mongolia’s relatively low official unemployment rates, youth labor faces high informal employment, low wages, and the upheavals caused by fluctuating commodity prices and currency instability.
Protesters also highlight glaring corruption. In the Philippines, digital scandals and magnificent display of luxury by politicians’ children expose a widening gap between the privileged and common citizens. Youths demand accountability for misused public funds, especially in projects like flood control initiatives, which are often left incomplete or riddled with scandal.