DPWH’s flood control billions: The 15 contractors at the center
On 11 August, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. released a list showing that out of the ₱545.65 billion worth of flood control projects implemented by…
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On 11 August, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. released a list showing that out of the ₱545.65 billion worth of flood control projects implemented by…
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Bonoan did not even hesitate to confess that he knew of the existence of ghost projects.
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Lacson branded Bulacan as the most notorious province for flood control project anomalies, citing approximately 30 ghost projects uncovered by his office.
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Government data showed halting the ODA programs resulted in the government incurring an unneeded expense of P2.2 billion in penalties.
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The Commission on Audit has ordered a swift inspection of all the flood control projects in Bulacan, starting with those of the highest value, amid an ongoing…
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Filipino filmmaker and social media personality Jack Logan has used his platform to condemn the systemic corruption plaguing the country’s flood control…
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Based on the records provided by the lawmaker, the river wall project was allocated P60 million under the DPWH in the 2025 NEP. It was the same figure…
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As a House member in the 19th Congress, Marcoleta recounted seeing 12 to 13 pages in the special provisions of the 400-page bicam report that contained 28…
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‘It would be better to use it for programs and projects that directly help people, especially in safeguarding their lives and health.’
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Pray tell, is the President free — if not immune — of blame, completely out of the loop and the larger net of malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance that…
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The parallel lies in the regions receiving large insertions, which are Bulacan and Sorsogon, and the areas flagged for anomalous projects that suggest a…
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The Bicam, tasked with reconciling differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget, operates with significant discretion.
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‘I am not afraid of being incarcerated in Congress because I will consider that as a chip on my shoulder for doing what is right.’
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Advocacy group Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) called on lawmakers to prioritize investment in education as they tackle the 2026 budget, demanding…
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