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AMLC freezes assets of No.1 contractor of ghost flood projects

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) announced on Friday that it secured a freeze order on the assets of a private construction company with allegedly...

Remulla, Dizon press for accountability in flood control anomalies

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor 'Jonvic' Remulla reiterated the administration’s commitment to pursue full accountability for those implicated...

BIR files tax evasion charges vs. two Bulacan contractors

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday filed tax evasion charges against two contractors allegedly involved in “ghost” flood control projects in Bulacan. The Bureau...

National budget must be restored as development bible

As things stand, this country’s national budget process is in shambles. This has to be corrected as quickly as possible. The Great Flood Control Scandal...

‘No need for Angara to resign amid flood control mess issue’

Malacañang on Tuesday said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sees no need for Education Secretary Sonny Angara to resign amid allegations that his name...

Closer look at Flood Control mess

Members of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) including special advisor retired Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. and Baguio City Mayor...

Lacson open to Blue Ribbon return if voted back

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said he is open to returning as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee if reelected by his...

A reform program to prevent recurrence of flood scandal

A recurrence will be very likely if certain major reforms of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) preparation process are not undertaken. In the wake of...

Bulacan solon calls alleged links with Discayas ‘fake news’

Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto Sr. on Monday dismissed as “fake news” his reported links with the Discaya couple in connection with a...

Senate Blue Ribbon chair still up for grabs

SENATE President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Friday indicated there was no clear decision yet on who will succeed Senator Panfilo Lacson as chairman...

AMLC secures sixth freeze order, this time targeting assets of former government official

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said Friday it obtained its sixth freeze order from the Court of Appeals, expanding its coverage on assets allegedly...

DPWH orders NCR official to explain Sunog Apog pumping station lapses

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered NCR Regional Director Gerard Opulencia to explain alleged irregularities at the P774-million Sunog Apog...

Inspection

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and Independent Commission for Infrastructure special adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong Thursday inspect the flood control project at...

Planners urge gov’t: Prioritize nature-based flood solutions

With public frustration mounting over controversial flood control projects and alleged misuse of funds, the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) has called on...
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