CEBU CITY, Philippines — Secretary Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) did not mince words when asked about the state of flood-mitigation infrastructure in Cebu following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi).…
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday said there is a need to review the implementation of more than 500 flood control projects in Cebu to ensure their effectiveness and the proper use of government funds. Palace Press Officer…
CEBU CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) — The worst flooding to hit Cebu in recent history, which has killed 92 people (as of this posting), has renewed scrutiny over billions of pesos in flood control spending in the province…
MANILA – Only flood control projects that meet all necessary requirements will be allowed to proceed, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, emphasizing his commitment to curbing irregularities in the implementation of infrastructure projects. During an…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — So far, as investigations continue, Cebu remains free of ghost flood control projects. But investigators found signs pointing to substandard ones. READ: NBI-7 begins probe into flood control projects in Central Visayas The…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada remains confident that no evidence exists linking him to any supposed “kickbacks” in flood control projects. This was according to his spokesperson, lawyer Bianca Soriano, in reaction to the documents, computer…
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of 16 personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office over alleged ghost flood control projects worth…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) has begun its investigation into the flood control projects in the region. This follows the directive of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu groups have joined the growing wave of protests nationwide to denounce corruption in government, particularly the alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Demonstrators took to the streets carrying placards and chanting calls…
MANILA, Philippines — Church leaders will stage a protest along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) on September 21 to denounce corruption in flood control projects nationwide. In a statement on Friday, the Church Leaders Council for…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several civil society groups in Cebu will hold an indignation rally on Sunday, September 14, 2025, to express outrage against corruption in flood control projects in Cebu and across the country. The group,…
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of students from the University of the Philippines (UP) walked out of their classes Friday and gathered in front of the Palma Hall in Diliman, Quezon City. The protest, joined by various…
