Before the next flood
Filipinos least able to recover live beside flood-prone creeks, beneath bridges or in makeshift houses that insurance companies would hesitate to cover.
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Topic
Philippines flood control projects
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippines flood control projects.
Walking home dry
We have learned that lesson the hard way, too many times, that a denial is not proof.
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Palace: Let evidence speak
Malacañang said evidence will determine whether anomalies exist in Taguig City flood-control projects, as Senator Ping Lacson continues his investigation and…
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Noel Rivera suspended 90-days for graft
Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera has been placed under a 90-day preventive suspension by the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division over alleged graft involving…
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Sandiganbayan denies Revilla’s second bid to inhibit justice
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has denied former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s renewed bid to inhibit Associate Justice Karl Miranda from his…
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Taguig projects face deeper investigation
Malacañang called for a more thorough investigation into questioned flood control projects in Taguig City, amid conflicting findings from Sen. Panfilo Lacson…
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All bogus projects under probe — Dizon
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said investigations into alleged flood control and “ghost projects” are being conducted nationwide as he inspected newly completed…
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Palace: No cover-up in Taguig flood-control probe
Malacañang orders a deeper probe into questioned flood-control projects in Taguig City, warning against any cover-up amid conflicting findings by Sen. Panfilo…
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DPWH plans major Pampanga River dredging to curb floods
The DPWH is set to launch major dredging of the Pampanga River and its tributaries, along with new pumps, flood walls and dikes, to curb chronic flooding in…
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Aboitiz Foods’ rapid relief response aids over 2,000 families in flood-hit provinces
‘When communities face difficult circumstances, coming together allows us to respond where support is needed most.’
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DPWH to widen South Triangle drainage starting January
The DPWH will begin widening drainage lines in South Triangle, Quezon City, in January, with completion targeted by June ahead of the next rainy season.
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Duel over a dame
A dispute over alleged links between flood control contractors and public officials raises questions about conflicts of interest, investigative jurisdiction…
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IMF cuts Philippine growth forecasts for 2026, 2027
The IMF has lowered its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing weaker-than-expected public investment, delayed infrastructure spending, subdued…
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Ejercito flags P8.2-B DPWH anti-flood items
Senate finance committee flags P8.2 billion in non-compliant DPWH flood control projects and budget red flags, calling for stricter safeguards in the 2027…
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Romualdez may testify in own plunder defense
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez may take the witness stand in his P7.4-billion plunder case as his defense prepares to call 40 witnesses, including…
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