# Philippine flood-control scandal: President’s cousin faces corruption charges

https://mins.news/en/video/50089

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-08 16:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=892V8aiRoIg

> Severe monsoon flooding has affected millions of people in the Philippines and fueled anger at government leaders. A senior politician has been arrested and accused of misusing funds for flood-control projects, as communities cope with widespread flooding and scrutiny of public spending.

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