Sandiganbayan allows hospital arrest for ex-DPWH chief Bonoan, 80

John Eric Mendoza 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has “partially granted” the motion of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan for hospital arrest as he faces a non-bailable plunder case in connection with his alleged…

DPWH seeks to complete flood control projects inspection by Q1 2026

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 01/24/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) looks to complete the inspection and audit of more than 400 flood control projects nationwide by the first quarter of 2026, of which the validating process…

Remulla: Bribe suspects in flood control scandal to face charges soon

Jason Sigales 01/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Chief Jonvic Remulla revealed on Monday that the individuals who allegedly tried to bribe him and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla would soon face charges over the flood control scandal. In an interview on…

Remulla bribed a second time to clear flood control suspects

Jason Sigales 01/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed on Thursday, January 15, that there was another attempt to bribe him and his sibling, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, into clearing certain personalities linked to the flood control scandal.…

‘Leviste files’ now in Ombudsman’s hands for authentication — Palace

Luisa Cabato 01/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The authentication of the “Cabral files,” which Palace Press Officer Claire Castro referred to as the “Leviste Files,” is now in the hands of the Ombudsman. Castro on Thursday made a statement regarding the…

Remains found in Benguet are Cabral’s, DILG Chief confirms

Gabryelle Dumalag 12/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Saturday, December 20, that the dead body found in Tuba, Benguet Province, belong to former Public Works Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, citing the cause of death to be blunt…

Cebu City pushes for ‘permanent, politics-free’ flood council

Pia Piquero 12/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After years of floods, failed fixes, and plans reset with every change in leadership, Cebu City officials are now pushing to implement a permanent, politics-free flood management council — one designed to survive…

Questions shroud Cabral death; PNP scrambles for evidence

Gabryelle Dumalag, Kathleen de Villa, Vincent Cabreza 12/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) sought to retrieve whatever evidence may have been left behind by former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, whose death on a deep ravine below Kennon Road in Tuba,…

‘Don’t let flood control probe die with Cabral’

Krixia Subingsubing - Reporter 12/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — House minority solons urged authorities to thoroughly probe the sudden death of former Public Works Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, who was a critical piece in the flood control anomaly. She was found dead Thursday night…

NBI confirms Interpol red notice request vs Zaldy Co

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter 12/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Spokesperson Palmer Mallari confirmed that the bureau had already requested the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a red notice against former Ako Bicol Party-List Rep. Zaldy Co last…

PNP begins manhunt for Discaya, others accused in Davao ghost projects

Keith Clores - @inquirerdotnet 12/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday morning, December 7, announced that they have mobilized their tracker teams to locate St. Timothy Construction executive Sarah Discaya and others accused in the Davao Occidental ghost flood…

Bong Revilla on facing allegations: ‘Truth is on my side’

Mary Joy Salcedo - @inquirerdotnet 12/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla, after being listed as a respondent in the flood mess cases in Bulacan before the Department of Justice (DOJ), said he will face allegations with courage, emphasizing that the truth…

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