One of Asia’s most typhoon-prone nations is the subject of an investigation by 101 East into widespread alleged corruption in flood control projects.
A major corruption scandal in the Philippines is putting pressure on Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s government.
In the last three years, the government has spent $9.5 billion of taxpayer money on more than 9,800 flood-control projects as a result of the population’s growing exposure to typhoons, floods, and rising sea levels.
However, recent audits have revealed numerous instances of grossly incomplete or nonexistent structures.
Multiple government officials are accused of funding extravagant lifestyles and pocketing large sums of money.
Published On 29 Nov 2025
Source: Aljazeera
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