All 12 luxury cars owned by the family of flood control contractor Sarah Discaya have no criminal ties and are not flagged for any violations, the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) confirmed on Friday, Sept. 15. PNP-HPG spokesperson Police Lieutenant Nadame Malang said...
Militant groups on Friday, Sept. 5, gathered outside the St. Gerrard Construction Building in Pasig City, vowing to sustain their peaceful protests as they demanded for an "exorcism" of the national budget of corruption and accountability from construction companies allegedly involved in anomalous...
“Standing at the crossroads, trying to read the signs to tell me which way I should go to find the answer…” This opening verse from Eric Clapton’s 1974 song, “Let It Grow,” perfectly captures the country’s current position, both politically and economically. Yes, Virginia, we are at a...
The country’s most influential business groups condemned the graft and corruption within the government, which they say are being done by lawmakers in Congress and other government officials, as crime against the people. In a joint statement on Thursday, Sept. 4, 30 business groups expressed...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded protesters who stormed the office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Manila earlier today, Sept. 4, of the legal consequences of their actions. In a media briefing, Domagoso said he has ordered the Manila Police District...
Considering that there has been no charges filed against contractors allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang cannot prevent them from leaving the country. However, a lookout bulletin will be initiated in order to monitor the movement of the contractors amid the...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is pushing for the reimposition of the death penalty for the crime of plunder amidst issues of corruption and politicians being involved in anomalous flood control projects. “In the face of actual and lived experience, plunder entails the enriching of...
Malacañang said President Marcos wants the independent commission tasked to investigate anomalies at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to have subpoena power. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Thursday, Sept. 4. that Marcos wants the...
Wawao Builders and SYMS Construction, contractors behind flood control projects in Bulacan, were slapped with a lifetime ban in participating in any government projects, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed on Thursday, Sept. 4. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced the...
Authorities on Thursday, Sept. 4, said that protesters who threw mud and vandalized the gate of St. Gerrard Construction which is owned by the Discaya family during a staged protest may face charges of malicious mischief. Related story: ...
Malacañang has appealed for sobriety and vigilance as protests against alleged irregularities in flood control projects escalated, warning against unrest fueled by misinformation. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after a mud-throwing protest held by disaster survivors and...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero has approved the issuance of subpoenas to five contractors and three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to compel their attendance the public hearing on irregularities surrounding the flood control projects across the...
