Tag: Flood Control
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Malacañang Rejects Unverified DPWH Flood-Control Documents as Hearsay
Overview: Hearsay vs. Validation The Philippine presidency has emphasized that documents related to a flood-control controversy are only considered valid evidence once the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) validates them. In a recent development, Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste released what he described as DPWH files tied to flood-control projects, prompting questions about the…
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Palace: Hearsay DPWH Documents on Flood Control Mess Need Validation
Palace Refuses to Certify Flood Control Documents Without DPWH Validation The Office of the President in Manila clarified that recent documents circulating about the country’s flood control program are considered hearsay unless they are validated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The remark comes after Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste released what he…
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Malacañang Says DPWH Flood-Control Documents Are Hearsay Without Validation
Introduction: The claim and the response Manila, Philippines — A political controversy is unfolding over documents related to flood-control programs, with Malacañang stressing that any files released by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste remain unverified and therefore cannot be treated as conclusive evidence. The administration framed the materials as hearsay until they are formally validated by…
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Cabral Left Complete List of Budget Insertions for DPWH Flood Control Projects
Background: A Hidden Ledger in DPWH Flood Control Budgets The Philippine Congress is reviewing new disclosures that could reshape discussions about how flood control projects are funded. A neophyte congressman revealed that the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral reportedly left behind a “complete list” of budget insertions tied…
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Cabral Leaves ‘Complete List’ of DPWH Flood Control Budget Insertions, Says New Congressman
Overview: A Claim of a Complete Budget Insertions List In a developing story from Manila, a neophyte congressman asserted that the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral left behind a “complete list” of budget insertions for flood control projects. The claim, reported by local media, centers on how funds…
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No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials: BJMP Assures Equal Detention Standards in Cebu Case
Overview: Equal Detention Standards for All Fauled Officials The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has publicly stated that there will be no special treatment for Sarah Discaya and eight other Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials who are currently detained in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The clarification comes amid public concern over…
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No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials Detention in Cebu
No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials Dubbed as Flood Control Controversy The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), in Cebu, has reiterated that there will be no special privileges granted to Sarah Discaya and eight other Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials. Detained at the Lapu-Lapu City detention facility, the group faces…
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Cabral Leaves Behind Complete Budget Insertion List for DPWH Flood Control Projects
Background: The Discovery of a Complete List In Manila, Philippines, a revelation has surfaced about a “complete list” of budget insertions for flood control projects within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The disclosure comes from a neophyte congressman who stated that the late DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral left behind a comprehensive…
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Pakistan Accuses India of Weaponizing Water, Threatening Stability
Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water amid rising tensions In a dramatic escalation of water diplomacy between two South Asian giants, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister charged that India is “weaponizing water” by releasing river flows from Indian dams without advance warning. The accusation, made during a high-profile briefing, framed the move as a violation of…
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Philippine Police Arrest 18 in Major Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview of the Case Philippine police and other law enforcement teams moved to arrest 18 suspects linked to a large-scale corruption scandal centered on flood-control projects. The operation marks a decisive step in a case that has roiled national politics, spurred mass protests, and drawn scrutiny to the management of public infrastructure funds. Authorities say…