https://www.philstar.com/opinion/202...ous-kaliwa-dam
Why not construct the cheaper and faster to put up weir instead? Because China?
The P12.5-billion China loan terms include unconstitutional surrender of Philippine patrimonial assets, like offshore oil and gas, in case of default. China can dictate the construction pace and even force a default through the Chinese builder. State auditors had discovered bid rigging among three Chinese companies.