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Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid

Published by Al Jazeera 8 September 2026 at 14:58
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Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid
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A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.

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