Cardinal David blames corruption for widespread flooding in Philippines

Corruption behind severe flooding in Metro Manila, says Church official

MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said government corruption was the reason behind severe flooding in Metro Manila, citing infrastructure projects as a key reason for the persistent and severe flooding, particularly in his diocese.In a Facebook post on Thursday, Cardinal David expressed deep frustration over the lack of progress in flood mitigation efforts in areas like Malabon and Navotas, despite years of governme…

Cardinal David blames corruption for widespread flooding in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David blamed corruption in government for the widespread flooding that submerged parts of the Philippines and temporarily forced thousands out of their homes this week. “We are told it’s the climate — yes, climate change is real, and it is devastating. But let us be clear: the real disaster here is corruption,” said David, 66, in a four-page pastoral letter addressed to his diocese and released on Fr…