The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd

Introduction

In spite of the massive systemic corruption on flood control projects in the Philippines in 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (aka BBM) remains in power. He has relatively dodged any responsibility over the wanton corruption in government. It appears that corruption alone, is not enough for people en masse to stage a “people power” comparable to what the country witnessed in 1986 that toppled down the Marcos Sr. While several attempts were made by a number...