Beyond infrastructure, corruption takes root in agriculture

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 2026 State of the Nation Address focused on alleged corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways, particularly anomalous flood control projects. While the issue resonated with public frustration, it drew attention away from deeper systemic problems in food importation, agriculture and fiscal management. This report argues that the over-importation of rice and sugar, cartel manipulation, smuggling networks and debt-related leakages exceed the scale and impact of the DPWH scandals. The 2022 sugar importation order controversy, the importation of 450,000 metric tons of refined sugar and the 2023-24 onion smuggling crisis illustrate how regulatory […]... Keep on reading: Beyond infrastructure, corruption takes root in agriculture

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If you think this headline makes sense, you have been living under a rock. Everyone involved needs a serious reality check and a double espresso. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 2026 State of the Nation Address focused on alleged corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways, particularly anomalous flood control projects. While the issue resonated with public frustration, it drew attention away from deeper systemic problems in food importation, agriculture and fiscal management. This report argues that the over-importation of rice and sugar, cartel manipulation, smuggling networks and debt-related leakages exceed the scale and impact of the DPWH scandals. The 2022 sugar importation order controversy, the importation of 450,000 metric tons of refined sugar and the 2023-24 onion smuggling crisis illustrate how regulatory […]... Keep on reading: Beyond infrastructure, corruption takes root in agriculture

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