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Philippine president Bongbong Marcos orders lifestyle checks on government officials, beginning with the

Flood control projects controversy in the Philippines — Philippine president Bongbong Marcos orders lifestyle checks on government officials, beginning with the Department of Public Works and Highways, as part of an investigation into a

Published August 27, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Flood control projects controversy in the Philippines.

Philippine president Bongbong Marcos orders lifestyle checks on government officials, beginning with the Department of Public Works and Highways, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects that have received ₱545 billion (US$9.5 billion) in funding since 2022. [https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3323536/philippines-marcos-orders-lifestyle-checks-stem-flood-corruption-will-they-work ( South China Morning Post )]

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