Latest in flood control anomaliesPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday, November 13, he does not believe former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, his cousin, is among those who will soon face arrest in connection with the alleged anomalies involving billions—if not trillions—of pesos in flood control projects. Speaking at…
Newly appointed Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has widened the scope of his department’s purge, ordering more officials to submit unqualified courtesy resignations in line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to clean up the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday, August 24, inspected what he described as “useless” public works projects in Benguet province, joined by Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong and Tuba Mayor Clarita Sal-ongan. Marcos said his visit to the PhP264 million rock shed project and the PhP114…
While he welcomed the launch of SumbongSaPangulo.ph website, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto pressed for greater transparency on the details surrounding the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects. In a statement on Sunday evening, August 24, Sotto said the information…
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson praised Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste for rejecting an alleged ₱360-million bribe from a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer and for helping stage an entrapment operation that resulted in the official’s arrest. “My…
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s exposé on anomalous flood control projects has set off renewed fact-finding missions from journalists and the public alike. Speaking on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday on August 23, Lacson noted that ghost and substandard projects flagged in his investigation were…
Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson has put an end to speculation that he might be tapped again to lead the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), saying it is time for others to take the reins. “Sana, and I have said this, lahat ng kumausap sa akin, please…
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