Ministers implicated in scandal involving misused and stolen funds earmarked for anti-flooding infrastructure.
Two ministers in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s cabinet, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, resigned amid an investigation into corruption involving missing funds for flood control projects. Their resignations reflect a recognition of responsibility as the government grapples with a scandal that has sparked mass protests. Allegations include the misappropriation of billions intended for infrastructure, with claims that substandard or nonexistent projects were funded. The situation continues to evolve as more evidence could potentially implicate President Marcos himself.
