Haunting that never ends
A fair investigation follows the evidence wherever it leads. Has the verdict already been decided before the investigation even begins?
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Topic
Flood Control
Flood-control projects, infrastructure audits, and accountability reporting on drainage and anti-flood spending in the Philippines.
Revilla seeks dismissal of malversation case
Former Senator Bong Revilla asks the Sandiganbayan for permission to seek dismissal of his malversation case, arguing that prosecutors failed to present…
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DPWH relieves 4 more officials over alleged Davao City ‘floodgate’
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon relieves four more officials and reassigns two engineers amid an NBI investigation into alleged irregularities in Davao City flood…
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Dizon relieves, reassigns 6 DPWH personnel over Davao flood control anomalies
Six DPWH personnel have been relieved and reassigned by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon following criminal complaints over alleged anomalies in Davao City…
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Revilla seeks acquittal in P92.8-M flood control case
Former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. seeks acquittal in a P92.8-million flood control corruption case, arguing insufficient evidence presented by…
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NBI admits weak money trail in Jinggoy plunder case
The NBI admits gaps in the money trail linking contractors to alleged kickbacks received by Senator Jinggoy Estrada in the plunder case, raising questions…
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Infra kickbacks rose from 20 to 25 percent under Romualdez – Alcantara
State witness Henry Alcantara reveals infrastructure kickbacks surged from 20% to 25% in 2022 under House Speaker Martin Romualdez, highlighting alleged…
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Lady warden’s precious pet
A column by Nosy Tarsee alleges that high-profile detainees at Metro Manila’s largest jail facility receive special privileges, including air-conditioned…
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DPWH ousts Davao, Cebu officials linked to flood control
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has relieved four officials amid investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control projects and…
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Senate’s 2027 purse steward gets busy
Against the backdrop of his long experience in local government and as a legislator, his handling of the 2027 budget must be read.
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‘Mahiya naman kayo’: No effect on shameless
Whether the Senate can break this cycle will determine if there is still shame as a moral constraint in Philippine politics.
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Bonoan, whistleblowers slate Jinggoy face-off
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan and other alleged whistleblowers are expected to testify in the plunder case…
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NBI files raps vs 21 over Davao flood control projects
The NBI has filed criminal complaints against 21 individuals, including DPWH officials and private contractors, over alleged irregularities in Davao City's…
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Witness: Martin received cash ‘maletas’
The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court is hearing the case in which Navidad, Villalon, Buduan, and other witnesses have testified on the alleged movement of cash…
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Ombudsman’s receipts
The warning against paid comments and fake accounts is right, and it binds the Office to stay well clear of such tactics itself.
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NBI submits findings on Sara Duterte’s properties, Davao flood control projects
The NBI has submitted findings to the Ombudsman and DOJ on Vice President Sara Duterte's properties and alleged anomalies in Davao flood control projects,…
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