Church leaders, groups call for accountability over flood control 'corruption' ahead of SONA
A coalition of church leaders and faith-based groups is demanding accountability for alleged corruption in government flood control projects. The call comes ahead of President Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address, citing systemic issues like political patronage.
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It underscores the tension between civil society and the government regarding public infrastructure spending and the transparency of disaster-mitigation funds.
Manila Bulletin - Church leaders, groups call for accountability over flood control ‘corruption’ ahead of SONA
Church leaders, groups call for accountability over flood control 'corruption' ahead of SONA
In a statement issued ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, the "One Faith. One Nation. One Voice" coalition said corruption in government should be addressed as a systemic problem that thrives on political patronage, dynasties, impunity, and weak accountability mechanisms.
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