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The human cost of the Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal

aljazeera.com

101 East investigates rampant alleged corruption in flood-control projects in one of Asia’s most typhoon-prone countries

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Duterte remains in jail, loses ICC appeal

What is urgent for the victims and the prosecution, however, is for the pre-trial chamber to decide whether Duterte is fit for trial — November 28, 2025

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More on ICC Denies Duterte's Appeal for Interim Release
  • ICC Appeals Chamber unanimously rejects Duterte’s interim release appealThe International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has unanimously confirmed the decision rejecting the request for former president Rodrigo Duterte's interim release, ruling once again that his detention remains necessary.— November 28, 2025

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  • FPRRD to remain in ICC detentionThe International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber confirmed on Friday, November 28, 2025, the rejection of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release.— November 28, 2025

    sunstar.com.ph
  • Rody’s defense team to appeal interim release bidThe defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte will reintroduce its plea for his interim request once the result of his medical evaluation is released.— November 29, 2025

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In Public Works

The Philippines’ $15BN Gamble on a Sinking Airport

Is New Manila International Airport a massive mistake? — November 24, 2025

theb1m.com

In Climate Change

‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures

Gideon Mendel’s visceral portraits from his project Drowning World show people in Bulacan province dealing with the climate emergency in their daily lives — November 24, 2025

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In Corruption

The gaps and omissions in Zaldy Co’s ‘tell-all’

Manila, Philippines — Former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co drew national attention this week with a series of “tell-all” videos in which he alleged that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez were the brains of massive budget insertions during the 2024 bicameral process. — November 28, 2025

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In Politics

What happens to Roque, Ong, others with canceled passports? DOJ explains

The passports of former human rights lawyer Harry Roque and Lucky South 99 representative Cassandra Ong were canceled by a Pasig court. — November 25, 2025

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