The Senate Minority Bloc has formally submitted a minority report to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee detailing alleged corruption linked to the ongoing probe into anomalous flood control projects that have roiled national politics.
The report was filed as the Blue Ribbon Committee resumed hearings, bearing the signatures of Senators Bong Go, Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada, and Ronald Dela Rosa.
However, Minority Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, and Joel Villanueva did not sign the document, underscoring divisions within the minority bloc.
The minority report recommends possible legal action against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, whom the bloc alleges is connected to irregularities involving contractors Sarah and Curlee (Pacifico) Discaya and former soldier Orly Guteza.
These allegations have also figured prominently in Senate Blue Ribbon hearings examining flood control contracts under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya earlier testified that they were allegedly compelled to surrender between 10% and 25% of their contract values as “shares” to certain officials for their projects to proceed — claims that have triggered controversy and categorical denials from some political figures.
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, speaking at a press briefing, said the minority report highlights what he described as systemic issues pointing to high-level involvement.
“Papunta lahat sa direksyon ni Martin Romualdez,” Marcoleta said.
According to Marcoleta, the minority document contains the committee’s findings, recommendations, and proposed legislative actions, as well as a list of individuals whom the bloc believes may be subject to future legal action.
He stressed that the recommendations were based on testimonies and evidence presented during the Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearings.
The filing of the minority report adds another layer to the high-stakes Senate investigation, which has drawn intense public scrutiny amid mounting calls for accountability and reforms in government infrastructure spending.