Malacañang is letting the Office of the Ombudsman reveal individuals who are responsible for the corruption in the anomalous flood control projects. Palace Press Office Claire Castro on Monday, March 23, distanced Malacañang from Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre 's earlier pronouncement...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has tightened the noose on its own ranks as the agency confirmed it will continue filing cases against officials and personnel linked to anomalous flood control projects across the country. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the cases will be...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will submit its report on Cebu’s flood control projects to the Office of the Ombudsman by the end of this month. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said Undersecretaries Arthur Bisnar and Samuel Turgano are leading the submission. He added that the...
ILOILO CITY – Former Senate President Frank Drilon urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla to probe flood controls here. “Because of the questionable projects here in Iloilo City, I call on the Ombudsman to hasten the investigation,” the Iloilo City native said during the...
CEBU CITY – Criminal and administrative complaints were filed against the mayor of Mandaue City for alleged unlawful appointments of two incumbent barangay officials. The Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas was asked to preventively suspend Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano while he is being...
Malacañang said the government remains open to any possible talks with former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said if Co seeking a possible dialogue with the government would help in revealing the truth over the...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Wednesday, Jan. 21, marked his 64th birthday with a social media statement emphasizing his commitment to justice, national sovereignty, and patriotism amid ongoing controversy surrounding alleged international charges against him. In his post, Dela Rosa...
CEBU CITY – The regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment-Central Visayas (DOLE-7) has asked the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas to investigate the legal officer of the City Traffic Management System (CTMS) and an associate city prosecutor in Lapu-Lapu City. DOLE-7 chief Roy...
Malacañang said the supposed flood control documents held by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste cannot be treated as conclusive evidence, stressing that their authentication now lies with the Office of the Ombudsman. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon denied authenticating the so-called Cabral files circulating online and refuted claims that he authorized their release, saying he has not even seen the documents now being linked to former undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral....
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday, Dec. 23, turned over computers and documents from the office of the late former Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral to the Office of the Ombudsman for forensic review amid an ongoing probe. DPWH undersecretaries Nicasio Conti, Arthur...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will promptly submit all documents, files, and data storage devices related to the late former undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral to the Office of the Ombudsman. The records are set to be turned over immediately and in proper form following a...