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Church leaders denounce flood control corruption scandal in Philippines as ‘moral abomination’

Church leaders denounce flood control corruption scandal in Philippines as ‘moral abomination’

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

Church leaders in the Philippines have issued a sweeping condemnation of alleged large-scale corruption in the country’s flood control projects, warning that the misuse of billions of pesos has worsened the suffering of ordinary citizens during recent typhoons and floods. Their statement adds moral and spiritual weight to mounting political pressure as Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensify probes into the projects.

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