Core Points - The Philippine political scene has erupted in a dramatic confrontation, with President Marcos urging fugitives involved in a flood control corruption case to surrender, only to be accused by the main fugitive, former Congressman Zaldy Xu, of being a key participant in the scandal [1][2] - The corruption case involves nearly 10,000 flood control projects with a total amount of 545 billion pesos (approximately 68 billion RMB), igniting public outrage and leading to large-scale anti-corruption protests [4][10] Summary by Sections Corruption Allegations - President Marcos publicly disclosed in July that there were serious anomalies in nearly 10,000 flood control projects, with a total amount involved reaching 545 billion pesos [4] - Following this, numerous "ghost projects" and substandard flood facilities were exposed, leading to widespread protests demanding accountability [4][10] Government Response - Under public pressure, the Marcos government issued 16 arrest warrants in mid-November, with Marcos announcing the arrest of 7 individuals and urging others to surrender [6] - Marcos emphasized his commitment to hold those responsible accountable by Christmas [6] Accusations from Zaldy Xu - Zaldy Xu released a video accusing Marcos of direct involvement in the corruption, claiming he delivered money to Marcos as instructed by Martin Romualdez, Marcos's cousin and former House Speaker [6][7] - Xu detailed the process of delivering bribes, including a total of 1 billion pesos (approximately 125 million RMB) that was allegedly sent to a private residence for Marcos [7][9] Broader Implications - Xu claimed that over 57 billion pesos (approximately 7.1 billion RMB) from public works projects were funneled into the pockets of Marcos and Romualdez from 2022 to 2025 [9] - The corruption scandal has escalated to involve high-ranking officials, with public anger remaining high despite previous resignations [10][12] Current Situation - The Marcos government continues to pursue arrests, while the validity of Xu's claims and the implications of the cash evidence remain under investigation [12]

智通财经记者 | 翟瑞民 2025年5月6日，最高人民检察院发布消息，甘肃省政府原党组成员、副省长杨子兴涉嫌受贿、利用影响力受贿一案，由 国家监察委员会调查终结，经最高人民检察院指定，由陕西省渭南市人民检察院审查起诉。近日，渭南市人民检察院已 向渭南市中级人民法院提起公诉。 检察机关起诉指控：被告人杨子兴利用担任甘肃省定西市委副书记、市长，定西市委书记，甘肃省委组织部常务副部 长，甘肃省政府党组成员、副省长等职务上的便利以及利用本人职权或者地位形成的便利条件，为他人谋取利益，非法 收受他人财物，数额特别巨大；离职后，利用原担任甘肃省政府党组成员、副省长等职权或者地位形成的便利条件，通 过其他国家工作人员职务上的行为，为他人谋取不正当利益，非法收受他人财物，数额特别巨大，依法应当以受贿罪、 利用影响力受贿罪追究其刑事责任。 公开简历显示，杨子兴为汉族，1959年10月出生，甘肃古浪人。1984年8月加入中国共产党，1976年3月参加工作。 杨子兴早年是甘肃省武威中坝公社插队知青，1978年考入西北师范大学，就读于中文系汉语言文学专业，1982年毕业后 分配到甘肃省林业厅工作，从干事做起，1989年开始到2000 ...