The Taumbayan Ayaw sa Magnanakaw at Abusado Network Alliance (TAMA NA) on Wednesday called on the government to intensify investigations into alleged corruption involving flood control projects, campaign donations from contractors, and the use of confidential funds, saying broader accountability is needed to dispel perceptions of "selective justice."

Thousands of members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Tuesday gathered at the EDSA People Power Monument after the Office of the Ombudsman announced that it will file plunder charges against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for allegedly receiving P75 million in campaign contributions.

"Para hindi magmukhang selective justice ang mga galaw ng gobyerno sa flood control, sa milyon-milyong 'donasyon' ng mga kontraktor o dambuhalang negosyante sa mga politiko na may kontrol sa kaban ng bayan, at sa isyu ng confidential funds, dapat mahigpit na isagawa ang mga sumusunod," TAMA NA said.

TAMA NA argued that ongoing investigations should not be limited to a few individuals but should include all public officials and private entities allegedly involved, regardless of political affiliation.

It noted that in the alleged flood control fund controversy, only one incumbent senator has been detained. At the same time, no member of the House of Representatives has been arrested, despite earlier statements from the Office of the Ombudsman that more than 30 lawmakers were covered by its investigation.

The alliance also described Bulacan as the "epicenter" of alleged flood control corruption, saying cases have so far been filed primarily against contractors and provincial officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 

It also cited claims by a contractor facing charges that around 150 government officials and lawmakers allegedly received kickbacks from anomalous flood-control projects.

Beyond flood control projects, TAMA NA also urged authorities to scrutinize campaign donations from contractors and large business interests, arguing that these transactions deserve the same level of investigation as other corruption cases.

The group also referred to reports by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) stating that contractors who contributed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2022 campaign later secured government contracts after the elections. 

It likewise cited Commission on Elections (Comelec) disclosures that six incumbent senators received campaign donations from contractors and that more than 40 contractors were asked to explain their contributions.

“Hindi pa rin napag-uusapan sa Kongreso at Senado ang anumang panukalang paghihigpit sa campaign donations mula sa mga kontraktor at mga dambuhalang korporasyon,” it said.

On the issue of confidential funds, TAMA NA said government scrutiny should be applied consistently, noting that one of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte involves her alleged use of P125 million in confidential funds within 11 days. 

The group contrasted this with the Office of the President's P4.5-billion confidential and intelligence funds, calling for greater transparency in their utilization.

Among its recommendations, TAMA NA urged the government to immediately expand investigations into alleged corruption in flood control projects and campaign financing, initiate forfeiture cases to recover allegedly ill-gotten wealth.

The alliance said recovered public funds should instead be allocated to education, health care, housing, pensions for senior citizens, and other social services.

"Patuloy naming paaalingawngawin ang sigaw ng bayang Pilipino: Lahat ng sangkot, mula sa tuktok, dapat managot!" the group said.