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The government must claim multi-million–if not billion–worth of warranties, penalties, and surety bonds from contractors of the failed flood control projects that have repeatedly endangered the lives and livelihoods of Filipinos with substandard or non-existent infrastructure, Senator Kiko Pangilinan. During the Senate plenary session where Senate Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson delivered the third part of his […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan issued a strong warning to abusive and negligent officials in light of the continuing flood control problems in the country. In an interview, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture expressed his frustration over the failure of flood control projects, stressing how these directly impact agriculture. “Noong umulan, nasira yung flood […]
Funds used for flood control projects could have been used instead to provide millions of poor Filipino families with homes. This was what Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez had to say after the unearthing of more scandals across the country surrounding the anomaly-ridden projects. The United Nations Habitat estimates that as of 2023, the […]
As public fury mounts in response to discovered irregularities in the construction of flood control projects around the country, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that it will launch a parallel investigation into contractors implicated in irregular flood control projects. In a statement posted in an official social media account, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, accountability, and infrastructure development during the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Discussions held recently. This came two days after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth SONA, emphasizing stronger infrastructure governance and calling for a comprehensive audit of flood control projects […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has constructed three major revetment projects to serve as flood defense of seaside and riverside areas in Camarines Sur, Sorsogon and Masbate Provinces. Aligned with one of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Build, Better, More Program objective to enhance infrastructure for disaster resilience and community safety, DPWH Secretary […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a vital flood control project along the Padsan River in the towns of Sarrat and Piddig, Ilocos Norte — just in time for the upcoming rainy season. In support of the “Build Better More” infrastructure program and in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for […]
Two flood control structures were recently constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to safeguard coastal areas in the fourth district of Camarines Sur Province. DPWH Region V Director Virgilio Eduarte, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, cited the completion of revetment projects in Barangay Tandoc, Siruma town and another […]
With classes being suspended in Quezon City and 16 out of Metro Manila’s 17 local government units due to the threats posed by flooding, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Wednesday urged the national government to fund and implement proposed QC flood control projects intended to address chronic flooding not only […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed two flood control projects along the Magat River, benefiting the low-lying communities in the towns of Bagabag and Quezon in Nueva Vizcaya. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan explained that the construction of new flood control structures was initiated to address the significant flooding issues that have long plagued […]