ADB: Corruption probe adds to Philippines’ growth risks

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MANILA, Philippines – A widening corruption inquiry into flood control projects threatens to cast a shadow over the Philippines’ growth outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned.

Intensifying scrutiny may slow the government’s infrastructure push, potentially impacting economic progress.

Speaking at a press conference in Manila, Andrew Jeffries, the ADB’s country director for the Philippines, said the scandal’s…
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