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Floodgate scandal public spending

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Floodgate scandal public spending.

  1. One step short

    One step short

    The baton starts with the executive, is passed on to the House — where Romualdez was Speaker — and is then returned to the President.

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  2. Greedy crocs era

    Greedy crocs era

    The lesson from Floodgate is simple. A president who signs a budget cannot later distance himself from what that budget financed.

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  3. SEN. ERWIN TULFO CHAIRS BLUE RIBBON HEARING LOOK: Sen. Erwin Tulfo chaired the New Majority bloc's Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Monday, 8 June 2026, in Pasay City. The hearing focused on the investigation into alleged anomalies involving flood control funds. Former bodyguards of former Rep. Zaldy Co, collectively referred to as the "18 Marines," were invited to participate in the inquiry. However, they remained at the office of Sen. Robin Padilla, where they held a press briefing with members of the media. Atty. Levi Baligod, on the other hand, speaks on behalf of the 18 marines inside Senator Robinhood Padilla’s office.| Aram Lascano

    Reopening Floodgate(s)

    Now the floods and the elephantine question in the room — who should answer for the stolen flood control money — are again at the forefront.

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