Alcantara et al.
Amusingly, though, the DoJ subsequently issued a press release saying the department has not received or reviewed any affidavit from Henry Alcantara retracting…
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Flood control corruption, government spending, and Philippine budget transparency
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Flood control corruption, government spending, and Philippine budget transparency.
New year, no more excuses
What people are still waiting for are the big fish. The elected officials. The senators and congressmen whose names have come up repeatedly in testimony, leaks…
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Sarah Discaya’s first day in court begins Monday
Detained contractor Sara Discaya appears in court as hearings begin on motions to quash arrest warrants and related graft cases.
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Rossana Fajardo nagresign bilang ICI commissioner, epektibo 31 Disyembre
Nagresign si ICI commissioner Rossana Fajardo epektibo 31 Disyembre, ikatlong opisyal na umalis sa komisyon.
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A pound of flesh
The Marcos administration and Congress have long stopped worrying about what they can do to better the lives of our people and grow our nation. They now only…
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PNP, iniimbestigahan ang mga pangyayari kaugnay ng pagkamatay ni Cabral
Nakatuon na ang PNP sa pagtukoy sa mga pangyayari kaugnay ng pagkamatay ng dating DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.
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De Lima criticizes PNP over Cabral death investigation handling
Leila de Lima criticized the PNP for returning former DPWH undersecretary Cabral’s cellphone, saying it may have affected the flood control investigation.
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Ex-DPWH Sec. Bonoan has yet to return from U.S. as promised—DOJ
Former DPWH Secretary Manny Bonoan, linked to a P72.3M Bulacan flood control ‘ghost’ project, has yet to return to the Philippines, DOJ confirms.
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Vico Sotto: Discayas not 'small fishes' in DPWH flood control case
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto says Curlee and Sarah Discaya are not just contractors but instigators in alleged DPWH flood control corruption, involving billions in…
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Autopsy sa labi ni Cabral, isinagawa ng PNP
Isinagawa ng PNP ang medico-legal autopsy sa labi ng dating DPWH undersecretary na si Maria Catalina Cabral upang matukoy ang opisyal na sanhi ng kanyang…
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Benguet solon may be first jailed in flood scam
Government investigators say a sitting lawmaker could face arrest over alleged flood control anomalies, as authorities uncover financial links to contractors…
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Knee-jerk budget cuts
In fairness to Dizon, he held his ground, and rightly so. Infrastructure projects have already been delayed by the flood control corruption scandal.
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Ex-DPWH official returns P40M flood control kickbacks
Former DPWH-NCR regional director Gerard Opulencia returned P40 million in alleged flood control kickbacks, assisting the ongoing DOJ investigation.
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Sarah Discaya allowed by NBI to attend Malabon City hearing
Sarah Discaya was temporarily released from NBI custody to attend a preliminary hearing in Malabon City related to a complaint filed against her.
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Ombudsman eyes malversation, plunder cases vs Bong Revilla
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla eyes malversation and plunder charges against former Senator Bong Revilla over the flood control corruption scandal.
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Erice: Singson feared ICI would be a ‘washing machine,’ lacked independence
Rep. Edgar Erice says former DPWH chief Babes Singson raised doubts about the ICI’s independence and effectiveness, citing lack of support and political risks.
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PNP backs bounty for Co’s arrest
Nartatez has directed PNP units nationwide to tighten border and checkpoint monitoring and strengthen coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation,…
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