It is too early to conclude that the fight against corruption, which stemmed from the massive flood control scandal, was a failure, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that considering some individuals have already been charged and...
President Marcos is being careful not to exceed the legal limits when it comes to accessing statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) of lawmakers linked to the flood control scandal, Malacañang said. While Marcos wants transparency and accountability over the multi-billion-peso...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure 's (ICI) fate will depend on their own decision—whether to hire more members, ask for the administration 's help, or conclude their investigation, Malacañang said. President Marcos, in turn, will be listening to whatever the ICI decides,...
More than 60 contractors could potentially be blacklisted amid the ongoing process of revoking the licenses of contractors involved in anomalous flood control projects. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed that the Department of Public Works and Highways...
Malacañang has shrugged off Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste 's claims that the Marcos administration has asked him to travel abroad in an attempt to silence him over flood control anomalies. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro labeled Leviste...
'Huwag ninyong subukang magbigay ng maling report (Do not dare to submit false report)." This was the warning issued by President Marcos to officials as he ordered the monitoring of infrastructure projects every two weeks. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos remains optimistic that those on the run, including former lawmaker Zaldy Co, will be arrested and held accountable. "Of course, oo. Optimistic ang Pangulo na mahuhuli at madadala ang mga nagtatago sa kamay ng batas dito sa Pilipinas para mapanagot kung sila ay dapat na mapanagot...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) must prepare to deal with contractors who are not willing to participate in the bidding of projects due to lower costs of construction materials. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson made the call on Tuesday, January 27 amid...
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 Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, January 20 challenged the controversial contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya to prove their willingness to cooperate with authorities by complying with the Senate’s order to submit their flood control project records from 2016 to 2022 first. “Kung...
Malacañang opted not to give any comment yet on Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson 's revelation that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan allegedly submitted wrong flood control project locations to President Marcos, saying they still need to verify the claim....
A tip from an informant, who just walked in at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), led to the seizure of eight illegally-imported luxury vehicles linked to fugitive, former lawmaker Zaldy Co, the body disclosed on Tuesday, Jan. 13. ICI Special Adviser Rodolfo Azurin called on the...
