菲律宾总统马科斯(Marcos)在公众抗议中对洪水控制项目展开腐败调查。 Philippine President Marcos launches corruption probe into flood control projects amid public protests.

菲律宾总统费迪南德·马科斯(Ferdinand Marcos)成立独立基础设施委员会(ICI), Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has established an Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate corruption in flood control projects, following public protests. 由前最高法院法官安德烈斯·雷耶斯牵头,国际独立调查委员会可以传唤证人并审查政府记录。 Led by former Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes, the ICI can subpoena witnesses and review government records. 自2023年以来,这一丑闻已使经济损失高达203亿美元,预计抗议活动将继续,包括9月21日的一次大型集会。 The scandal has cost the economy up to $2 billion since 2023, with protests expected to continue, including a major rally on September 21. Marcos支持和平示威,并发誓在调查中不要放过他的盟友。 Marcos supports peaceful demonstrations and has vowed not to spare his allies in the investigation.