Philippines Flood Project Corruption | Irvine News

A massive corruption scandal is unfolding in the Philippines as former Speaker Martin Romualdez pleads not guilty to plunder charges tied to billions in kickbacks from flood control projects. Over 10,000 infrastructure projects—many substandard or never built—are under investigation, with alleged bribes totaling nearly $118 million hidden through property purchases and a Harvard donation. Romualdez, now jailed, faces additional money laundering charges, while former appropriations chief Zaldy Co flees as a fugitive. This isn’t an isolated case—dozens of officials and contractors are being prosecuted for their roles in one of the nation’s most damaging corruption scandals.

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