Tag: Flood Control
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Curlee and Sarah Discaya Withdraw from ICI Investigation
Manila Update: ICI Investigation Moves Forward Despite Withdrawal In Manila, Philippines, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) confirmed that controversial flood control contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya have decided not to cooperate further with its ongoing investigation. The decision, announced during a press conference conducted by ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka on Wednesday, October 15,…
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She died because of the flood: Philippines floods ignite corruption protest movement
Protester anger grows as flood-related deaths expose graft In the wake of devastating floods that have become a near-constant threat across the Philippines, a new and deadly dimension has emerged: corruption in flood-control projects. The death of health worker Christina Padora in Bulacan, electrocuted while tending to vaccines in waist-deep floodwater, has become a symbol…
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Filipinos Demand Accountability as OCTA Reports Outrage Over Flood Control Mess
Public Outrage Over Flood Control Mess Highlights Demand for Accountability A nationwide OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey released this week reveals a broad public outcry among Filipinos over corruption in flood control projects. Conducted from September 25 to 30 with 1,200 respondents aged 18 and above through face-to-face interviews, the survey captures a nation-wide…
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Filipinos Call for Accountability as Flood Control Mess Sparks Outrage, OCTA Survey Finds
Public Outrage Over Flood Control Corruption A nationwide survey released by OCTA Research reveals that a majority of Filipinos are outraged by corruption tied to flood control projects and are rallying for accountability. The Tugon ng Masa survey, conducted from September 25 to 30, canvassed 1,200 adults across the country and shows a consistent emotional…
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Filipinos Demand Accountability: OCTA Survey Shows Outrage Over Flood Control Mess and Support for Reforms
Overview: Public Outrage and Call for Action A recent Tugon ng Masa survey conducted nationwide from September 25 to 30 reveals a strong public reaction to perceived corruption in flood control projects. The survey shows that 60% of Filipinos feel outrage or anger when thinking about corruption in government, with a notable appetite for accountability,…
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DOJ presses ahead with flood control probe amid witness protection efforts
DOJ Pushes Forward with Flood Control Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is maintaining momentum in its high-stakes probe into alleged corruption in flood control projects, as prosecutors continue to verify statements from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP). Office-in-Charge Fredderick Vida, speaking after the DOJ’s flag-raising ceremony, underscored a cautious but…
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DOJ Presses Forward on Flood Control Probe and Witness Protection
DOJ Advances Flood Control Corruption Probe The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its investigation into alleged corruption tied to government flood control projects. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the department emphasized a cautious but determined approach to building a solid, court-ready case. Officer-in-Charge…
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DOJ Probes Flood Control Projects: Witness Protection and Legal Roadmap
DOJ Progresses in Flood Control Corruption Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing ahead with its investigation into alleged corruption in government flood control projects, according to Officer-in-Charge Fredderick Vida. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the DOJ is taking a careful, methodical approach…
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Uncovering Ghost Flood Control Projects: DPWH Faces Scrutiny Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Projects Emerge Across the Philippines In a startling update that has sent ripples through the country’s infrastructure sector, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 flood control projects are suspected to be non-existent or fraudulently executed. The revelation came during a press conference on Thursday, October…
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Ghost Flood Projects Uncovered Nationwide in the Philippines
Overview: Thousands of DPWH Projects Under Scrutiny In a wide-reaching effort to validate public works nationwide, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been identified across the Philippines. The announcement, made in a press conference by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on October 9, comes…