Tag: DPWH
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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines Ombudsman on DPWH, Pharmally
New era for the Office of the Ombudsman In a move that signals urgency and reform, newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla pledged to accelerate the pace of case resolution and to sharpen the investigative focus on alleged corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the contested Pharmally deals. Speaking to…
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Remulla vows swift action on DPWH, Pharmally cases as new Ombudsman
New Ombudsman Promises Fast-Track Reforms and Targeted Probes In a move that signals a sharpened focus on high-stakes corruption cases, newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla vowed to speed up the resolution of pending matters and prioritize investigations into alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the controversial Pharmally deal.…
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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines’ New Ombudsman
New Ombudsman’s early priorities: speed, accountability, and reform Newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has laid out an ambitious initial agenda focused on accelerating case processing, expanding investigations into high-profile corruption concerns, and strengthening the Ombudsman’s institutional capacity. Speaking to reporters after he took his oath, Remulla outlined a plan to clear the backlog that…
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Uncovering Ghost Flood Control Projects: DPWH Faces Scrutiny Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Projects Emerge Across the Philippines In a startling update that has sent ripples through the country’s infrastructure sector, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 flood control projects are suspected to be non-existent or fraudulently executed. The revelation came during a press conference on Thursday, October…
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Ghost Flood Projects Uncovered Nationwide in the Philippines
Overview: Thousands of DPWH Projects Under Scrutiny In a wide-reaching effort to validate public works nationwide, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been identified across the Philippines. The announcement, made in a press conference by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on October 9, comes…
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Ghost Flood Control Projects Uncovered Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Control Projects Surface Nationwide In a sweeping disclosure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been uncovered nationwide. The revelations came during a press briefing by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9, following the validation of approximately 8,000 DPWH…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla in Flood Control Probe
Overview The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBOs) against a high-profile group tied to its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The list includes former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate president Francis Escudero, former senator Bong Revilla, Sen. Jinggoy…
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P12.5B BEF Boost for 25,000 Philippine Classrooms in 2026
Background: A Budget Reallocation for 2026 The House of Representatives’ Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee approved a P12.5 billion increase in funding for the construction of new classrooms in 2026. The move comes as lawmakers reallocate funds totaling P255 billion taken from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for the year. This adjustment…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla, 28 Others in Flood Control Probe
Overview: ICI Pushes for Immigration Lookout Orders in Flood Control Probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has petitioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for a high-profile list of public figures and officials connected to its ongoing investigation into controversial flood control projects. In a formal letter to…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for 32 Officials in Flood Control Probe
IC I Expands Lookout Orders as Flood Control Probe Grows The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for 32 individuals, including former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate President Francis Escudero, and former senator Bong Revilla. The request is part of the…