President Marcos inspects a P55-million “ghost” river wall project in Brgy. Piel, Baliuag, Bulacan, on Aug. 20. (Photo by Marianne Bermudez) MANILA, Philippines — The revelations surrounding the ...

First of a series The flood control scandal has unleashed a torrent not only of outrage but also of investigations. Like a kitchen suddenly crowded with chefs and cooks, the country’s governance ...

The revelations surrounding the Philippine flood control program are not just another tale of crooked officials pocketing funds. They expose something far deeper and more insidious: state capture.

MANDAUE City officials are moving forward with plans to strengthen the city’s flood control systems, beginning with dredging operations as the first priority.Th ...