Day: September 3, 2025
Ghost projects, ghost growth
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto wasn’t just pointing out numbers when he said ghost flood control projects have bled the economy of up to P118.5 billion since 2023. He was exposing the scale of a rot that has become almost routine in Philippine governance: money that should have protected communities from rising floods has instead lined
Ghost flood control projects bled economy of up to P118.5B – Recto
MANILA, Philippines – Corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects has cost the Philippine economy up to P118.5 billion in just two years, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said. “Because of ghost projects, our economy lost between P42.3 billion and P118.5 billion from 2023 to 2025,” Recto told senators during
When Vitamins Turn Toxic: The Hidden Dangers of Over-Supplementation
Vitamins are often seen as harmless boosters of health — daily companions to strengthen immunity, sharpen memory, and add energy. But health experts are warning that “too much of a good thing” can, in fact, turn toxic. According to medical resources such as WebMD, the risks of over-supplementation are real and sometimes severe, especially in
