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Philippines’ Manila Sinking? Billions Spent Yet Floods Keep Rising; Citizens Demand Answers

Manila faces devastating floods year after year despite billions allocated for flood-control projects, raising difficult questions about planning, accountability and climate resilience. As stronger storms intensify the crisis, residents, scientists and environmental defenders are speaking out over the city’s growing vulnerability. Their stories highlight the human cost of repeated flooding, the importance of protecting forests and watersheds, and the urgent need for lasting solutions. Why do catastrophic floods continue despite massive public spending? Is corruption, poor planning or climate change pushing the Philippine capital toward disaster?

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