Infrastructure
Philippine Officials Barred from Leaving Country Over Infra Corruption Allegations
The Sandiganbayan has issued hold departure orders against five individuals, including a congressman, implicated in separate infrastructure corruption cases. Allegations involve a construction firm owned by the congressman receiving undue contracts and malversation of public funds. This reflects judicial efforts to combat corruption among public officials in the Philippines.
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