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CODE-NGO expressed grave concern over what has been described as one of the worst corruption scandals since the Pork Barrel Scam, involving billions of pesos in alleged misuse of public funds. The statement underscores that these anomalies not only betray public trust but also divert essential resources meant to protect communities from disasters and the impacts of climate change.
CODE-NGO and its partners urge the government to conduct a full, transparent, and independent investigation, hold all responsible parties accountable, and strengthen safeguards to prevent further misuse of public funds.
Read the full statement here: https://www.forus-international.org/en/pdf/statement-on-anomalous-flood-control-project
