47 h. ago ‘Epal’ practices still alive, fueling distrust as bill stalls in Congress

“Billboards for political branding.” Those were the words sparking online concern after a reader complained to automotive publication VISOR about a green garbage truck in Las Piñas City bearing the names and faces of local officials — a practice the sender called “vanity” projects of politicians “masquerading as governance.” The concerned citizen also sent a […] The post ‘Epal’ practices still alive, fueling distrust as bill stalls in Congress appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Protesters keep up pressure on Philippines government over corruption in flood control projects

Protesters keep up pressure on Philippines government over corruption in flood control projects  yahoo.com

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1 week ago ‘Enough is enough’: Groups demand end to ‘corrupt governance’ amid flood projects mess

‘Enough is enough’: Groups demand end to ‘corrupt governance’ amid flood projects mess  Rappler

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1 week ago Philippine government debt exceeds 2025 projection, but seen declining by yearend

Philippine government debt exceeds 2025 projection, but seen declining by yearend  MSN

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1 week ago Philippine organizations demand investigation of ‘excessive corruption’ in government

Philippine organizations demand investigation of ‘excessive corruption’ in government  Al Arabiya English

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1 week ago Groups demand independent investigation of ‘excessive corruption’ in government projects

MANILA — An alliance of 30 influential Philippine business and civic organisations is demanding an independent investigation into what it describes as “excessive corruption” linked to government infrastructure projects. The call for action comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed last month the results of an internal audit into flood control projects, revealing troubling patterns of irregularity. […] The post Groups demand independent investigation of ‘excessive corruption’ in government projects appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippine groups demand independent investigation of 'excessive corruption' in government projects

Philippine groups demand independent investigation of 'excessive corruption' in government projects  Reuters

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2 w. ago Why your social media feed is flooded with ‘lifestyle checks’

“Scholar ng bayan.” This is how some social media users have described the children of politicians, contractors and government officials linked to the ongoing investigations into flood control projects, while criticizing what they perceive as their “lavish lifestyles.” Some of these individuals showcase their affluent lifestyles on social media, sharing moments like private jet trips […] The post Why your social media feed is flooded with ‘lifestyle checks’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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