The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has released a stunning report indicating that 11 current and former congressional representatives from Cebu collectively received an estimated P83 billion in infrastructure funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) between 2023 and 2025. These massive allocations, critics argue, represent a modern iteration of the … Read more
In a recent social media post, lawyer and public commentator Jesus Falsis stirred discussions by referencing claims surrounding Senator Imee Marcos and alleged irregularities in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects in the Ilocos region. Falsis’ post follows remarks by Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon, who alleged that Sen. Marcos has … Read more
In a governance landscape where accountability is the ultimate KPI, a major development is gaining serious traction across both legacy media and the digital discourse. Several high-profile lawmakers—Senators Francis Escudero, Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, Nancy Binay, Joel Villanueva, and Representatives Zaldy Co and Maynard Ngu—may be looking at a not-so-festive holiday season behind bars, based … Read more
The community of Sitio Malabong, in Ilog, Negros Occidental, faced a terrifying situation this Thursday afternoon, November 13, when a critical section of the ongoing flood control project failed dangerously. The structure—part of a massive, years-long undertaking—broke, exposing nearby homes to the immediate threat of devastating floods and structural collapse. Residents living precariously close to … Read more
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced on Thursday that three key individuals implicated in an anomalous flood control scheme—former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara, former Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, and private contractor Sarah Discaya—are expected to be jailed before Christmas. Dizon made the definitive statement at … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) revealed on Thursday, October 9, that it discovered 421 ghost flood control projects out of 8,000 projects investigated in collaboration with other government agencies. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon disclosed during a press briefing, noting that the audit was conducted jointly with the Armed Forces of the Philippines … Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Panfilo “Ping” Lacson announced on Tuesday that resigned Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will be summoned to the next Senate hearing on alleged corruption involving flood control projects. In a press release, Lacson emphasized that the move is … Read more
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has uncovered alleged “ghost” farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Mindanao amounting to an estimated P75 million, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed on Tuesday. In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, Tiu Laurel revealed that initial reports showed questionable projects in Region XI and Zamboanga City. He clarified, however, … Read more
BACOLOD CITY – A flood control project in Purok Malinong, Barangay 40, crumbled on Friday after heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Opong,” exposing questionable construction practices and fueling suspicions of government corruption. Images released by Brigada News FM 103.1 Bacolod showed broken portions of the structure, where thin layers of cement and a … Read more
Senator Jinggoy Estrada may face a complaint before the National Privacy Commission (NPC) for posting a yearbook photo of Bicol Saro Representative Terry Ridon that contained an address linked to the lawmaker’s relative, Privacy Commissioner John Henry Naga confirmed on Thursday. The controversy stemmed from a social media post Estrada made on Wednesday night, September … Read more