The University of the Philippines (UP) has expressed strong support for transparency and accountability in government infrastructure projects following recent reports of widespread corruption in the country’s flood control initiatives. In a statement, UP President Angelo Jimenez said the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has increased the number of cops deployed in Metro Manila to guard against possible unrest as public discontent mounts over alleged corruption in government flood control projects, leading thousands to take their grievances to the streets for the Black Friday...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has directed Labor Attaché Macy Monique Maglanque to return to the Philippines and face the Senate’s investigation on flood control anomalies after being named in a Senate privilege speech by Blue Ribbon Committee Chair Senator Panfilo Lacson. Maglanque,...
Amid the recent flood control scandals preoccupying the Philippine government, Japan has assured that it will continue extending low-cost loans for big-ticket bridge, spillway, and maritime projects. This reaffirmation comes as investigations into anomalous flood control projects are being...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 94, creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), a powerful fact-finding body tasked to investigate corruption and irregularities in flood control and other public works projects. Based on the EO, the ICI’s immediate priority...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, Sept. 11, said the qualification of contractors Cezarah "Sarah" and Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya as possible state witnesses remains uncertain due to inconsistencies in their testimonies and their decision to retract statements before...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Thursday, September 11 that he is willing to give away one month worth of his pension just to see a “perfectly executed flood control project anywhere in the Philippines.” “Naghahanap nga ako (I’m looking) for a perfectly...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday, Sept. 11, filed graft complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman against 20 officials of its Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and four private contractors over the alleged massive corruption in flood control projects. DPWH...
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) renewed its appeal for a substantial salary increase for public school teachers on Thursday, September 11, insisting that government funds are sufficient to support the proposal if priorities are properly aligned. TDC National Chairperson Benjo Basas, in a...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily excused all officials and employees from wearing their prescribed office uniforms following reports that personnel were being harassed in public. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the suspension, requested by the workers’...
Former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and his daughter, neophyte Mayor Raisa Treñas, have disowned Uswag Ilonggo party-list following the alleged involvement of Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. in flood control kickbacks. Jerry was the first to issue a statement that distanced himself from Uswag...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co was surprised and dismayed after Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong mentioned his name in controversial flood control projects despite not citing any specific wrongdoing. “I was surprised to hear Mayor Benjamin Magalong mention my name...
