Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies. - South China Morning Post, SCMP, This Week in Asia - Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies.
Monday 8th December, 2025
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