New Philippine Jail Signals Serious Corruption Crackdown — But Will Justice Be Served?

In a bold move to address one of the Philippines' largest corruption scandals, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has revealed a new jail facility poised to detain up to 800 individuals implicated in a vast web of graft connected to flood control projects. This development underscores a critical moment for governance and accountability in a nation where political elites have long operated above the law.Will This Facility Finally Hold the Powerful Accountable?The new detention center, located in metropolitan Manila, is intended to incarcerate a broad range of suspects—from lawmakers and government engineers to construction company owners—accused of siphoning billions from critical...