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Philippine Officials Demand Action Against Unprecedented Corruption

2/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Former officials of the Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), now DepDev, call for action on corruption.
They say corruption is not new, as its current scale is unprecedented.
They emphasize rigorous evaluation of public investment projects to prevent misappropriation.
Impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte raise governance concerns.
The situation reflects weak institutions enabling crime and violence, worsened by past administrations' failures.

History

Historical Context

The 1986 People Power Revolution in the Philippines ended Ferdinand Marcos's 20-year dictatorship, during which an estimated $10 billion was misappropriated. Despite reforms, corruption persists, with recent impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte highlighting ongoing governance issues. This historical context underscores the enduring struggle against corruption and the need for systemic reform in the Philippines.

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Story summary

Former officials of the Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), now DepDev, call for action on corruption.
They say corruption is not new, as its current scale is unprecedented.
They emphasize rigorous evaluation of public investment projects to prevent misappropriation.
Impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte raise governance concerns.
The situation reflects weak institutions enabling crime and violence, worsened by past administrations' failures.

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