Philippines detains ex-parliament speaker over corruption
The Filipino authorities announced the arrest of a former deputy speaker of Parliament and a former candidate for the House of Representatives speakership, as part of a corruption scandal involving the embezzlement of approximately 118 million dollars allocated for flood control projects. Investigations indicate that around 10,000 projects worth over 9 billion dollars were designated to protect areas from hurricanes, but many of them were either not implemented or were significantly overpriced, reflecting widespread financial exploitation. The deputy, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos, previously denied the allegations but was hospitalized after his arrest due to high blood pressure and a panic attack. He will be sent to prison after receiving treatment, while officials emphasize that the law will be enforced uniformly, regardless of wealth.
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