Tag: Flood Control Projects
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BIR files P7.18B tax evasion complaints vs Discaya, St. Gerrard
BIR lodges P7.18 billion tax evasion complaints vs Discaya family and St. Gerrard The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally filed multiple tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Sarah and Curlee Discaya, and a corporate officer of their firm, St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation. The action was…
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BIR Files Tax Evasion Complaints vs Discayas and St. Gerrard Over P7.18-B Liability
BIR files tax evasion complaints against Discaya couple and St. Gerrard The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally filed multiple tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the Discaya family—Sarah and Curlee Discaya—and a corporate officer of their construction firm, St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation. The action, announced…
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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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PNP Chief Says No Basis to Oust Marcos Amid Calls for Withdrawal of Support
PNP Chief Says There Is No Basis to Oust Marcos Jr. The Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., said on Monday that there is no credible basis to remove President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. from office. His remarks come in the wake of comments from the Armed Forces…
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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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DOJ Probe Update: Hernandez Mendoza Third Visit on Flood-Control Case
Third DOJ Visit Signals Ongoing Case Build-Up Former Bulacan first district assistant engineers Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza arrived at the Department of Justice on Thursday for their third visit as prosecutors continue to build the case surrounding anomalous flood control projects. The ongoing interactions highlight the persistence of the investigation into irregularities tied to…
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Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza: Third DOJ Visit
Third DOJ Visit by Hernandez and Mendoza Two former Bulacan first district assistant engineers, Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza, arrived at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday for their third appearance as prosecutors press forward with the case build-up around alleged irregular flood-control projects. The session occurred amid ongoing questions about the role of…
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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…