Senate Uncovers Rampant Corruption in Philippine Flood Control Projects Jeopardizing Lives and Sovereignty

In a disturbing revelation that underscores how entrenched political corruption can directly imperil public safety and national resilience, a Philippine Senate committee has heard testimony exposing systemic graft in flood control and infrastructure projects near Manila. These projects—integral to protecting millions from deadly flooding—have been compromised by inflated contracts and substandard materials, all designed to funnel massive kickbacks to congressmen and senators. How Can America Watch Foreign Corruption Undermine Regional Stability? The testimony of two former government engineers, Brice Ericson Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza, paints a grim picture of decades-long malfeasance in Bulacan province’s infrastructure sector. Between 2019 and today,...