The Philippine economy could have grown by six percent if flood control projects had not been hijacked by corruption, resulting in a loss of as much as ₱119 billion in economic output, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager. While Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Ilocos Director Ronnel Tan has assured the public that there are no “ghost projects” in the region. Tan, in a press conference on Wednesday, said they are strictly enforcing quality assurance measures and project...
Staff and engineers of Bulacan’s first district office have been ordered to explain their alleged involvement in ghost projects in the province after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued show-cause orders to the office. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan warned that unsatisfactory...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Friday, Aug. 22, said he will remain in office despite calls for his resignation after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. instructed him to continue overseeing investigations into alleged failed and non-existent...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Wednesday, August 20 that only about forty (40) percent of funding for flood control projects are utilized for implementation. Lacson, in his privilege speech entitled “Flooded Gates of Corruption,” bared this as he slammed the “evident pattern of...
Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a bill that creates an independent body that will investigate corruption in government infrastructure projects, particularly flood-control initiatives. Sott filed Senate Bill No. 1215, entitled “An Act Creating an Independent...
In a cultural tapestry rich with tradition, many Asian communities will observe the Ghost Month, commencing on Aug. 23 and stretching until Sept. 21, 2025. During this time, Filipino-Chinese families often avoid certain activities to keep their fortunes balanced. The air is thick with superstition...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, Aug. 6, committed to investigating reported “ghost” flood control projects flagged by lawmakers to ensure accountability. “This is something we need to validate—whether a so-called ghost project truly exists—because this is...
Malacañang has once again took a swipe at the Dutertes, this time over the Department of Education's (DepEd) voucher program anomaly. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said with the potential recovery of about P65...
Pasig City lone district Rep. Roman Romulo on Thursday, March 27, lauded the Department of Education's (DepEd) recovery of around P65 million from 38 schools that were flagged for their "ghost students" under the controversial senior high school voucher program. Romulo, who is leading the...
A lawmaker on Wednesday, March 19, slammed the Department of Education (DepEd)'s move of terminating its partnership with private schools that were found to have "ghost students" under its voucher program, since this could affect even legitimate student-beneficiaries. 1-Rider Party-list Rep....
Former senator Bam Aquino condemned the "ghost students" scheme under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program in some private schools. Former senator Bam Aquino Aquino, who is aiming for a comeback at the Senate in the 2025 May polls, said the issue must be investigated to hold those involved...
