菲律宾的腐败调查揭示了数十亿的假基础设施项目,引起公众要求问责。
A Philippine corruption probe reveals billions in fake infrastructure projects, sparking public demand for accountability.
对菲律宾基础设施腐败进行的全面调查发现了普遍的违规现象,据指称,妇女发展部官员和承包商通过低于标准的项目、幽灵项目和非竞争性投标获得数十亿公共资金。
A sweeping investigation into Philippine infrastructure corruption has uncovered widespread irregularities, with DPWH officials and contractors allegedly securing billions in public funds through substandard, ghost projects and non-competitive bidding.
DPWH秘书Vince Dizon针对区域领导人就奢侈开支和可疑合同发起调查,而司法秘书Jesus Crispin Remulla透露,Sarah和Curlee Discaya两人据称通过违反采购法的前所未有的全国性计划,在项目中赢得310亿比索以上。
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon launched a probe targeting regional leaders over lavish spending and questionable contracts, while Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed that two individuals, Sarah and Curlee Discaya, allegedly won over P31 billion in projects through unprecedented, nationwide schemes violating procurement laws.
这起丑闻与高涨的成本和政治赞助有关, 激起了公众愤怒, 65%的菲律宾人要求追究责任。
The scandal, linked to inflated costs and political patronage, has fueled public outrage, with 65% of Filipinos demanding accountability.
虽然不可能发生全面的起义,但政府的目标是进行部分改革——罚款、列入黑名单、辞职和有限的定罪——而不会破坏政治或经济制度的稳定。
Though a full-scale uprising is unlikely, the government aims for partial reforms—fines, blacklisting, resignations, and limited convictions—without destabilizing the political or economic system.