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Philippine flood control scandal resurfaces amid monsoon deluge

Recent monsoon deluges in the Philippines have reignited public anger and scrutiny over alleged corruption in flood-control projects. Despite billions of dollars spent on infrastructure since 2011, areas like Metro Manila and Luzon continue to experience severe flooding, raising questions about the effectiveness of these initiatives and the government's anti-corruption efforts. Analysts note a significant gap between President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr's anti-corruption messaging and the lack of tangible results in affected communities. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses ongoing political accountability and public debate surrounding alleged corruption in flood control projects, rather than a specific event.

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Philippine flood control scandal resurfaces amid monsoon deluge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Philippine flood-control scandal resurfaces after latest monsoon deluge

    The latest floods to hit Metro Manila and parts of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon have turned a familiar seasonal disaster into a renewed test of political accountability for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, as anger over allegedly corrupt flood-control projects returns to …