Napoles then, Discaya now: Corruption deja vu

From P10 billion to P100 billion, it appears corruption is not solely a recurrent theme within the Philippines however a worsening disaster

MANILA, Philippines – Some 12 years in the past, a scandal over Congress’ pilfered pork barrel rocked the nation.

Amongst lawmakers accused of channeling their discretionary funds to pretend nongovernment organizations in return for kickbacks had been Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva. Their alleged co-conspirator was businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, whose identify, a minimum of on the time, turned synonymous to corruption.

Now, an excellent greater corruption scandal is plaguing the nation, and a complete slew of nefarious businesspeople are in bother with the authorities over their alleged involvement. And, once more, Estrada and Villanueva are on the record — the very best officers but to be tagged within the flood management rip-off.

However why does this story maintain repeating itself? – Rappler.com

Reporter, producer: JC Gotinga
Supervising producer: Beth Frondoso