San Miguel Corp. has signed a memorandum of agreement with the provincial government of Laguna to expand its ongoing river cleanup and restoration to reduce flooding in the province. The agreement, signed by SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang and Gov. Marisol “Sol” Aragones on Friday, integrates...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will clear all waterways in Metro Manila within nine months to mitigate flooding ahead of the 2026 rainy season. “What the president wants is to mobilize all available resources – the DPWH, MMDA, our local governments, and the private sector,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, November 4 defended the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s actions on retired TSgt. Orly Guteza whom the panel could no longer find after he testified on the alleged involvement of former House Speaker and Leyte First District...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday, November 4 that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has invited a “very important witness” to shed more light into the controversy surrounding the government’s flood control projects in its next hearing. According to Lacson,...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a bill seeking to ensure that government infrastructure projects are backed by feasibility studies as a way of preventing irregularities and misuse of public funds. In filing Senate Bill No. 1461 or the proposed Infrastructure Appropriations Integrity...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will seek the endorsement of top environmental and flood management experts before including any flood control projects in its 2027 budget. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon made the announcement during a Wednesday meeting with University of the...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV”Ejercito has called on government agencies to immediately address the “dangerous disconnect” in the management of water resources. Ejercito said the lack of coordination between flood control projects and agencies with technical expertize in...
Senator Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, Oct. 29, that Senate records will show his opposition to flood control projects "from the very beginning", following the Independent Commission for Infrastructure 's (ICI) recommendation to file charges against him and several other lawmakers before...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—"Do you want to get it done quickly or do you want to get it done right?" This was the question raised by President Marcos when he addressed the growing frustration over the pace of the investigation on the massive flood control corruption. He said these are the only...
The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 18 affirmed that the signature of Atty. Petty Rose Espera affixed to the sworn statement of former Philippine Marine Orly Guteza, who also served as a security consultant of former Rep. Zaldy Co, is fake, confirming the lawyer 's claims that she did not...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano lamented that the Philippines’ image in the global scene is suffering because the government’s investigation on corruption issues are being handled “like a circus.” Cayetano said he is worried that the spectacle regarding the multi-billion scandal...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Saturday, Oct. 25, that he will set the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s next hearing on anomalous flood control projects on Nov. 14, in the event he gets reelected as the panel 's chairman once the Senate resumes session on Nov....
