Coldplay's Chris Martin Sings About Manila's "Insane" Traffic, Philippines President Slammed for Helicopter Arrival
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Coldplay addressed the notorious traffic in Manila during their concerts, with lead vocalist Chris Martin even improvising a humorous song about it. Meanwhile, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced criticism for using a helicopter to attend the concert due to "unforeseen traffic complications," sparking controversy over the use of taxpayer money for such travel amidst the country's transportation challenges.
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- Chris Martin Sings About Manila's Traffic Onstage, 'Completely Insane' TMZ
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