Tag: Flood Control
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Ghost Flood Control Projects Uncovered Across the Philippines
Overview: Ghost Flood Control Projects Surface Nationwide In a sweeping disclosure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that at least 421 ghost flood control projects have been uncovered nationwide. The revelations came during a press briefing by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9, following the validation of approximately 8,000 DPWH…
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Philippines Trust in Jeopardy Over Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: A crisis of trust and its economic stakes The Philippines faces mounting questions about public trust and international credibility following allegations related to flood-control projects and related corruption. A social media wave, sparked by a Filipino television personality, highlighted how perceptions of misused funds and opaque procurement can ripple beyond domestic politics and into…
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Philippines Trust Crisis: Flood-Control Corruption Fallout
Overview: A Country at a Trust Crossroads The Philippines faces a delicate test of trust as a corruption scandal linked to flood-control projects dominates headlines and social feeds alike. With allegations ranging from mismanaged funds to potential graft in flood-defense initiatives, the public mood abroad — and especially among international investors and overseas travelers —…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla, 28 Others in Flood Control Probe
Overview: ICI Pushes for Immigration Lookout Orders in Flood Control Probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has petitioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for a high-profile list of public figures and officials connected to its ongoing investigation into controversial flood control projects. In a formal letter to…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for 32 Officials in Flood Control Probe
IC I Expands Lookout Orders as Flood Control Probe Grows The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for 32 individuals, including former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate President Francis Escudero, and former senator Bong Revilla. The request is part of the…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Power Expansion Bill
Erice Calls for Urgent Action on ICI Bill Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to consider a special session if necessary to tackle House Bill No. 4453, a measure aimed at strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The proposed bill would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority,…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Bill Certifying Urgency for Flood Project Oversight
Erice Pushes for a Special Session to Strengthen the ICI Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to convene a special session if needed to pass a measure strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The bill, House Bill No. 4453, would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority as…
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Erice Pushes Special Session to Strengthen ICI Bill
Lawmakers consider a special session to fast–track ICI expansion Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has called for a special session of the House of Representatives if needed to pass House Bill No. 4453, a measure that would strengthen the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The bill would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority…
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Marcos Warns on Strong Cases Against Flood Control Corruption, Targets ‘Big Fish’
President’s vow: accountability with strong, lawful cases President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored a clear message: the government must build strong, legally sound cases against individuals connected to flood-control anomalies. Speaking in a preview teaser for an upcoming podcast, he warned that rushing weak charges would backfire and undermine the long-term fight against corruption in infrastructure…
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Marcos vows strong cases against flood control corruption culprits
President vows tough, lawful action against flood control corruption President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reiterated a firm commitment: the government will pursue strong, well-founded cases against individuals tied to corruption in flood control projects. Speaking ahead of the release of a new podcast episode, the president warned that weak or rushed cases could backfire,…