Tag: DPWH
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Shadow Flood Control Spending in 2025: UP-NCPAG Exposes Hidden GAA Allocations
Unpacking the 2025 Flood Control Budget A recent study by the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) has highlighted a substantial allocation in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for flood control projects that fall outside the official Flood Management Program (FMP). Dubbed the “shadow” flood control budget, this funding…
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Shadow Flood Control Budget 2025: Hidden Spending Exposed
What the UP-NCPAG Study Reveals A recent policy note from the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) highlights a troubling trend in the Philippines’ flood management finances. In the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), more than P115 billion was allocated to so-called “shadow” flood control projects—funding for works outside…
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DA Audit Uncovers Nine Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
Overview: Nine ghost FMRs surface in Mindanao The Department of Agriculture (DA) has identified nine non-existent farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Mindanao during its ongoing audit. The combined value of these ghost projects is about ₱125 million. Following an initial discovery of three ghost projects earlier in the week, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said…
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DA Audit Finds Nine Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao
DA Audit Finds Nine Ghost Farm-to-Market Roads in Mindanao The Department of Agriculture’s ongoing audit of the farm-to-market roads (FMRs) program has unearthed nine projects in Mindanao that do not exist. The ₱125 million value of these so-called ghost FMRs comes after an initial discovery of three non-existent projects on Monday, followed by the identification…
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COA Uncovers Irregularities in Bulacan Flood Control Projects
Introduction In a significant development regarding alleged irregularities in flood control projects, the Commission on Audit (COA) has submitted four fraud audit reports related to the Bulacan flood control initiatives to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on September 26, 2025. These reports highlight serious issues involving former and current personnel of the Department of…
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COA Uncovers Fraud in Bulacan Flood Control Projects
Introduction In a significant development, the Commission on Audit (COA) has submitted four fraud audit reports concerning flood control projects in Bulacan to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). These reports, which date back to September 26, 2025, indicate serious allegations against both current and former personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways…
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Dizon Files Graft Charges Against DPWH Officials and Contractors
Introduction In a significant development in Philippine governance, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has formally filed graft charges against several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and various contractors. This move arises from the alarming revelations surrounding ghost projects and substandard flood control initiatives that have allegedly plagued the department. Background…
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Graft Charges Filed Against DPWH Officials and Contractors
Introduction In a significant move aimed at tackling corruption in the Public Works Department, Secretary Vince Dizon has officially filed graft charges against multiple officials and contractors associated with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This action, taken on Thursday, is a response to alarming findings surrounding ghost and substandard flood control projects…
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Former DPWH Officials and Contractors in Flood Control Scandal
Overview of the Flood Control Scandal On September 11, 2023, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) formally lodged a criminal complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against former officials and contractors. This complaint revolves around serious allegations of corruption and misconduct tied to flood control projects across the Philippines. The situation raises…
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DPWH Files Criminal Complaint Against Ex-Officials and Contractors
Introduction On September 11, 2023, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines took significant action by filing a criminal complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman. This complaint targets former DPWH officials and contractors associated with a troubling flood control scandal that has raised serious concerns about corruption and mismanagement in…