Tag: DPWH
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Beyond the Bribes: DPWH Corruption as a Systemic Failure — Part I
Introduction: A Turning Point in Philippine Infrastructure Governance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly challenged corrupt officials with a forceful admonition—”Mahiya naman kayo!”—as the nation confronted a mounting integrity crisis. The administration responded by creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), an ad hoc body crafted to investigate alleged unlawful conduct, evaluate corruption claims, and push…
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Beyond the Bribes: DPWH Corruption as the Tip of a Systemic Iceberg (Part 1)
Introduction: A watershed moment in the fight against corruption The Philippine presidency’s sharp rebuke of corrupt officials marked a turning point in a long-running struggle over integrity and public trust. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s demand for accountability came at a moment when the country confronts not just isolated frauds, but a pattern of mismanagement in…
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Marcos Warns on Strong Cases Against Flood Control Corruption, Targets ‘Big Fish’
President’s vow: accountability with strong, lawful cases President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored a clear message: the government must build strong, legally sound cases against individuals connected to flood-control anomalies. Speaking in a preview teaser for an upcoming podcast, he warned that rushing weak charges would backfire and undermine the long-term fight against corruption in infrastructure…
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Marcos vows strong cases against flood control corruption culprits
President vows tough, lawful action against flood control corruption President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reiterated a firm commitment: the government will pursue strong, well-founded cases against individuals tied to corruption in flood control projects. Speaking ahead of the release of a new podcast episode, the president warned that weak or rushed cases could backfire,…
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Lacson Announces Resignation as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Over Flood Control Probe
Senator Lacson Steps Down as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Senator Panfilo Lacson has announced that he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, following upward concerns from several colleagues about how the probe into anomalous flood control projects has been handled. The move, he said, is intended to allow another member with…
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Lacson to Step Down as Blue Ribbon Panel Chair Amid Hearing Controversy
Senator Lacson’s Announcement and Context Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following internal dissatisfaction from fellow senators over his handling of the investigation into anomalous flood control projects. The disclosure comes as the committee continues to scrutinize alleged misuses of public funds connected to…
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Lacson to resign as Blue Ribbon chair amid flood control probe controversy
Senate Blue Ribbon chair Lacson steps down amid probe controversy Senator Panfilo Lacson announced he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following expressed discontent from fellow senators regarding his handling of investigations into anomalous flood control projects. The move underscores ongoing tensions over how the committee has pursued alleged malfeasance in…
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UP-NCPAG Calls for Reform as DPWH Disaster Funding Fails to Cut Flood Impacts
Overview: Money Fails to Match the Impacts Despite a steady rise in disaster-related allocations for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Philippines continues to experience high disaster impacts, according to a policy note from the University of the Philippines’ National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG). The note emphasizes that while…
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UP-NCPAG: DPWH Disaster Funding Surges Yet Flood Impacts Persist
Background: Soaring DPWH DRR Budgets The University of the Philippines’ National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) has raised concerns that, despite sustained and even soaring allocations for disaster risk reduction (DRR), the country continues to experience high disaster impacts. A policy note issued recently emphasizes that the Department of Public Works and Highways…
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P115B Shadow Flood Control Budget in 2025: Implications for Philippine DRRM
Understanding the Shadow Flood Control Budget A recent UP-NCPAG policy note reveals that over P115 billion was allocated in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for flood control projects outside the official Flood Management Program (FMP). Known as the “shadow” budget, this allotment has grown consistently from about P81.6 billion in 2022 to P115.3 billion…