How has the flood control scandal affected our economy?

Read these stories to find out how the flood control scandal has shaken the Philippine economy — and what can be done to fix it

MANILA, Philippines – In 2025, the Philippines faced its largest corruption scandal: the flood control and other public works controversies. Its impact has rippled through every corner of our country’s development, including our economy.

With high-profile lawmakers and contractors tied to the issue, public trust, financial stability, and even international investor confidence have all been affected. All this is unfolding as GDP in the third quarter of 2025 rose by 4%, our weakest non-pandemic quarterly growth rate since 2011.

Look back on how the flood control scandal has shaken the Philippine economy this year — and what can be done to fix it — in Rappler’s in-depth analyses below.