As the Marcos administration intensifies its crackdown on reported anomalies in flood control projects, the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) stressed that both government officials and contractors should be similarly held accountable.

The FPI, the umbrella organization representing local manufacturers and producers, stated that it shares the alarm of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. over the controversy-ridden flood control infrastructures.

“Reports of undocumented projects, identical contract amounts, and the use of substandard works are not just signs of corruption—they are threats to public safety, industry operations, and national resilience,” the FPI said in a statement.

The industry group warned that every fraudulent project leaves communities and industries vulnerable to devastating floods that threaten to destroy homes, crops, factories, and supply chains.

“Flood control is too important to be compromised,” it emphasized.

The FPI stated that the government should act decisively on this matter by ensuring transparency and accountability in all flood control projects linked to anomalies.

“Investigate all anomalous projects and hold both officials and contractors fully responsible,” it said.

The group stated that the creation of the “Sumbong sa Pangulo” website represents a major step toward transparency, but emphasized that both industry members and citizens should be actively involved in reporting irregularities.

Launched on Aug. 11, the platform enables citizens to report flood control projects that are found to be non-operational or contain suspicious components.

This was created in response to President Marcos’ call during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) to investigate flood control projects across the country in lieu of repeated flooding, especially during the typhoon season.

“Never underestimate the value of integrity in everything we do—especially in infrastructure,” said FPI Chairman Elizabeth Lee.

“When flood control is compromised by corruption, it’s not just concrete that cracks—it’s public trust, industry stability, and the safety of our communities,” she added.

To prevent waste of taxpayer money, the FPI said that the administration should outline guidelines that would guarantee that all flood control systems are designed based on global benchmarks of durability and effectiveness.

Specifically, it noted that all construction materials should be compliant with specifications embodied under Philippine National Standards (PNS)

The group said this should be supported by independent inspections, audits, and performance checks, alongside sanctions and blacklisting for non-compliant contractors.

“Only then can infrastructure truly protect our people, our industries, and our future,” the FPI said.