In a country where most workers can barely make ends meet, the rise of “nepo babies” flaunting unearned wealth is a glaring reminder of how corruption breeds privilege across generations. Read more »
Who really benefits from ghost flood control projects? This is not just a story of corruption. It’s a story of how public works have been weaponized as pork. Read more »
As Metro Manila reels from corruption controversies in flood control projects, the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park stands as proof that nature’s defenses—if protected—can safeguard lives more effectively than mismanaged infrastructure. Read more »
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has unveiled a proposal to construct large-scale rainwater impounding facilities inside Camp Aguinaldo in a bid to ease recurring flooding along EDSA. Read more »
Despite billions in funding, flooding remains a recurring crisis in many cities. The idea of shifting this responsibility to local government units (LGUs) raises the question: would localized management lead to better results? Read more »
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin “Benjie” Magalong has issued a stark warning: corruption in infrastructure projects may be siphoning as much as 70% of allocated budgets. Read more »
