Tag: Flood Control
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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…
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Philippines police arrest 18 suspects in major flood-control corruption scandal
Overview of the case The Philippine National Police and allied law enforcement units launched coordinated operations to arrest 18 individuals tied to a sweeping corruption scandal involving flood-control projects. The crackdown comes amid widespread protests and mounting political pressure, with implicated congressional leaders forced to step back from active duties as investigators press forward. What…
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Philippine Police Target 18 Suspects in Major Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: Arrests Hit a High-Profile Corruption Case Philippine police and other law enforcement teams are moving to arrest 18 suspects connected to a major corruption scandal centered on flood-control projects. The operation marks a significant escalation in a case that has already sparked widespread protests and prompted implicated congressional leaders to step back from public…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects Amid Typhoon Fallout
Overview: ICI’s inspection of Cebu flood control efforts The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Sunday that a team inspected eight flood control projects in Cebu, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi (international name: Tino). The visit, conducted a few days after the typhoon battered the region, aims to gauge the effectiveness of…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Overview: ICI Checks Cebu Flood Control Efforts Following Typhoon Kalmaegi The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Sunday that it conducted on-site inspections of eight flood control projects in Cebu. The inspections occurred in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi (international name: Tino), which brought heavy rains, strong winds, and significant flooding to the region.…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects After Typhoon Tino
Overview: ICI Dispatches Inspection Team to Cebu The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Monday that it had inspected eight flood control projects across Cebu on Sunday. The assessments followed Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), which battered the island province with heavy rains, strong winds, and resulting flooding. ICI officials stressed that the examinations…
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Manila Rally Demands Accountability Over Flood-Control Scandal
Thousands Gather for Three-Day Rally in Manila Thousands of protesters descended on Manila this weekend as part of a three-day rally organized by a prominent religious group. The demonstrations seek accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has reached the upper echelons of Philippine politics. Civil groups, religious leaders, and concerned citizens joined the march,…
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Thousands Rally in Manila Over Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: A Mass Rally for Accountability Thousands gathered in the Philippine capital of Manila for a three-day rally organized by a prominent religious group, aiming to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has reached high levels of government. The protest reflects growing public frustration with perceived inefficiencies and ethical lapses surrounding public works…