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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Tinio doubles down on call to probe Davao flood control projects, files resolution

Tinio doubles down on call to probe Davao flood control projects, files resolution

Published Nov 13, 2025 04:38 pm

At A Glance

  • ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has formally sought a full-blown House inquiry on the ₱4.44-billion alleged anomalous flood control projects along the Davao and Matina Rivers that were awarded from 2019 to 2022, or the latter half of former president Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio (Rep. Tinio's office)
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio (Rep. Tinio's office)


ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has formally sought a full-blown House inquiry on the ₱4.44-billion alleged anomalous flood control projects along the Davao and Matina Rivers that were awarded from 2019 to 2022, or the latter half of former president Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
True to his word, Tinio filed House Resolution (HR) No.464, which tasked the Committee on Public Accounts and Committee on Public Works and Highways to look into the alleged anomalous Davao flood control projects.
"As President Marcos discusses his administration's selective response to flood control corruption, we must ensure that accountability and transparency are applied to all—regardless of political affiliation, family name, or administration," stated Tinio of the Makabayan bloc.
The resolution comes amid a nationwide controversy over systematic corruption in government-funded flood control projects, with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) having submitted findings to the Department of Justice (DOJ) last month detailing a clear modus operandi involving congressional insertions, kickbacks ranging from 15 percent to 30 percent, and collusion between legislators, DPWH officials, and favored contractors.
Also authored by Makabayan solons Gabriela Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago and Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co, HR No.464 sought to investigate the 80 flagged contracts worth ₱4.44 billion that were implemented in Davao City's 1st district during the Duterte administration.
Earlier, Tinio claimed that these projects showed grave irregularities including total overlap, double funding, ghost projects, incomplete delivery, location changes, improper specifications, and contracts without line item appropriations in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
"Our preliminary analysis reveals the same patterns of corruption in Davao that have been uncovered in Bulacan, Oriental Mindoro, and other parts of the country—congressional insertions, projects without proper specifications, changed locations, and systematic plunder of public funds," he said.
"Kaya huwag gamitin ang baha sa Cebu para pagtakpan ang anomalya (That’s why the floods in Cebu shouldn't be used to cover up this anomaly)," Tinio noted.
The House deputy minority leader was referring to the destructive flash floods caused by Typhoon "Tino" in Cebu last week.
The resolution notes that 49 of the 80 contracts are congressional insertions, and that the top contractor, Genesis88 Construction Inc., is owned by Glenn Escandor. It said that Escandor served as presidential adviser for sports under former president Duterte and was a campaign contributor to Vice President Sara Duterte.
The sitting congressman of Davao City's 1st district is Paolo Duterte. Rep. Duterte had earlier refuted Tinio's exposé on the questionable flood control projects is his district.
"When Rep. Paolo Duterte said 'Davao has nothing to hide', he challenged authorities to inspect the projects. We are taking up that challenge. The Filipino people demand accountability from everyone involved in this systematic corruption, whether from the previous or current administration," Tinio said.
The resolution directs the two House panels to determine the full extent of irregularities, identify all responsible parties, recommend appropriate charges, propose legislative reforms, and ensure recovery of misused funds.
"Billions of pesos meant to protect communities from flooding have been plundered through ghost projects, overpricing, and kickbacks. This is not just about corruption—this is about the lives and livelihoods of Filipinos who continue to suffer from floods because infrastructure funds were stolen," Tinio concluded.
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