Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday, Oct. 14, said corruption in government infrastructure programs, particularly flood control projects, has hampered the country’s economic growth and affected the government’s ability to meet its revenue targets. During the Senate...
President Marcos has stressed that flood control structures can be effective if they are constructed properly. Marcos found himself making the statement when he led the inauguration of the Union Water Impounding Dam in Barangay Union, Claveria, Cagayan on Tuesday, Oct. 14, which, he said, actually...
Following the discovery of billions of pesos in ghost flood control projects and the implication of many members of Congress and the Senate, I started thinking about how that money could have been put to better use, especially in improving the health of Filipinos. This seems to be only the tip of...
President Marcos remains open to all "good suggestions" that aim to recover the stolen public funds from the failed and non-existent flood control projects, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked whether or not Marcos would favor...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, October 13, called for a whole-of-government approach to address the deepening corruption mess in the country. Lacson suggested strengthening the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) with adequate personnel and logistical...
CEBU CITY – There are no anomalous flood control projects in Bohol province. Gov. Aris Aumentado assured this during his State-of-the-Province Address on Thursday, Oct. 9. Aumentado said a corruption-free government has been his main thrust. “I will not tolerate any form of corruption under my...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, Oct. 10, vowed to continue assisting the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the inspection of flood control projects across the country. Acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said there are sufficient manpower and...
The Senate on Friday, October 10, formally designated Senator Erwin Tulfo as the acting chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. It was Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III who declared Tulfo’s designation on the floor during the plenary session. “We would like to place on record...
It turns out that even the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) isn’t spared by anomalies in infrastructure projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. has called for the scrapping of all unfinished...
In no uncertain terms, the state-controlled Land Bank of the Philippines debunked any irregularities regarding the release of millions of pesos meant to fund flood control projects, which were instead allegedly pocketed by private and public, elected and appointed, individuals. As a significant...
Malacañang said the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) may also look into other questionable infrastructure projects flagged by Congress, once supporting documents are submitted. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after separate congressional actions raised questions...
It is easier to know those who are not guilty than those who are when it comes to assessing the number of government officials involved in corruption, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Thursday, October 9. Lacson said this after he and his staff reviewed...
