Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the president of the Philippines, opts for a helicopter ride to attend a Coldplay concert.

The president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has come under fire on social media for using a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert. Marcos Jr arrived at the Philippine Arena with his wife via helicopter on Friday, which critics have deemed a misappropriation of government resources. However, Marcos Jr's office defended the decision, stating that there were unforeseen traffic complications due to the large number of people attending the concert, posing a security threat to the president. The Presidential Security Group also asked for the public's understanding and support in maintaining the safety of the nation's leadership. Videos and photos of Marcos Jr and his wife at the concert caused outrage on social media, with users criticizing the use of taxpayer money for personal activities. The use of official resources for personal and non-official activities is seen as an abuse of power and misuse of government resources. The issue of traffic in the country was also highlighted, with Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, acknowledging the traffic situation in the Philippines and thanking fans for attending the concert despite the challenges.