A NATION UNDERWATER: DROWNING IN CORRUPTION
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28 July 2024 A NATION UNDERWATER: DROWNING IN CORRUPTION By Raymond Seneriches In the aftermath of Typhoon Carina which wreaked havoc across Metro Manila and nearby regions, a singular question echoes through the inundated streets and makeshift shelters: “What happened to all the flood control projects and the billions of pesos spent in the last two decades?” Cito Beltran’s poignant inquiry in his Philstar column mirrors the collective bewilderment and frustration of a nation submerged not only by floodwater but also by the weight of unfulfilled promises and squandered resources. Philstar columnist Ana Marie Pamintuan further amplifies this concern, urging her readers to consider: “Where do our taxes go?” In the face of such devastation, this question is more than rhetorical, it is a demand for accountability, a cry for transparency on a system mired in obfuscation and greed. Philstar columnist Jarius Bondoc, another voice in the chorus of disillusionment, sheds light on the murky dept