When reputations collapse like buildings
The writer argues: "The (recent) earthquake is an apt metaphor for the destructive reckoning triggered by the exposé of massive corruption in flood control projects."
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Storms, floods lead Philippines disasters, but quick fixes prevail
Despite this clear pattern, an expert noted that the national debate remains stuck on expensive and controversial flood-control projects whose “benefits and transparency remain…
Bridge in northern Philippine province collapses
In a Facebook post, the Cagayan Provincial Information Office said the bridge collapsed while several ten-wheeler trucks loaded with agricultural goods were passing.
Pope Leo XIV prays for Cebu quake victims, expresses ‘closeness’ to Philippines
The Pope’s deep ties to the Philippines date back to his visits several times before he was elected supreme leader of the Catholic Church.
Most Philippine homes substandard, not ready for quakes: expert
Recent calamities have shown that most houses tend to collapse or at least sustain damage because homeowners hire only labourers, instead of licensed engineers or architects,…
Philippines seeks to update trade deal with Japan
The Philippines is looking to revive discussions to update the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement. It aims to liberalise and facilitate trade in goods and services…
Philippine President Marcos wants airtight cases vs guilty ones in flood control mess
The President created the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate all the anomalous government infrastructure works, most especially flood control projects,…
5 days after Philippine earthquake: 3 missing, over 6,000 aftershocks
According to the latest report from the Cebu Provincial Government, there is a total of 71 deaths and 592 injuries.
Philippine investigation bureau files falsification charges against dismissed mayor Guo, family
All six were charged with 34 counts of falsification of public documents—30 of these for falsifying the articles of incorporation, secretary’s certificate and 2021 general…
Why drag is political: The use of art and performance to challenge corruption in the Philippines
On September 21, numerous drag queens joined the Trillion Peso March, a nationwide protest against corruption in government-led flood control infrastructure projects.