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Sara Discaya scandal busts the open secret of Philippines inured to corruption

The Sara Discaya scandal has highlighted the pervasive corruption within the Philippine government, particularly concerning flood-control funds. Estimates suggest that approximately 70% of these funds have been misappropriated, resulting in an annual loss of over 100 billion pesos (around $1.7 billion).

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Credit: A man cleans garbage along a flooded street due to Typhoon Fung-wong and high tide on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Navotas, Philippines.

Key Highlights

  • 70% of flood-control funds in the Philippines are estimated to be lost to corruption.
  • The annual monetary loss due to corruption is over 100 billion pesos (around $1.7 billion).
  • The scandal reveals systemic issues in the management of public funds.
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Sources

  1. Sara Discaya scandal busts the open secret of Philippines inured to corruption

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