Philippine Flood Control Corruption Scandal Exposes Deep-Seated Governance Failures
As seven suspects face detention in a sprawling flood control corruption scandal, questions mount about the depth of political cronyism and failure that have long plagued the Philippines—and why America should care.
In a nation scarred by deadly floods and extreme weather, the revelation of massive graft in Philippine flood control projects is more than just a local embarrassment—it is a stark reminder of what happens when government accountability fails. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently announced the detention of seven suspects tied to this scandal, including powerful lawmakers and public works officials, yet this response only scratches the surface of a deep-rooted problem. How Can the Philippines Protect Its People When Corruption Erodes Critical Infrastructure? The country’s vulnerability to floods has been exacerbated by substandard or outright absent flood control measures—a direct...
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