Business● ElevatedSep 6 · Sep 6, 2026, 12:00 PM
Billions for school infrastructure went to contractors tied to flood control scam
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from pcij.org · Philippines · global
Billions of dollars allocated for school infrastructure were reportedly directed to contractors linked to a flood control scam. This indicates a significant issue of financial misconduct and corruption in public projects.
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