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flag Over 100 fake flood-control projects in the Philippines, costing nearly $2M each, left communities vulnerable and triggered a major corruption scandal.

flag Over 100 flood-control projects in the Philippines, many falsely marked as complete, have left communities vulnerable to flooding and sparked a major corruption scandal. flag Estimated to have cost nearly $2 million each, these unfinished "ghost" projects—part of a larger $17.6 billion loss since 2023—have led to leadership changes in Congress and widespread public outrage. flag Residents in areas like Plaridel face daily flooding, submerged homes, and health risks from waterborne diseases. flag President Ferdinand Marcos and Public Works Minister Vince Dizon have pledged accountability, with officials fired and protests demanding justice and the return of stolen funds.

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