Senate Grills Sarah Discaya on Multi-Billion-Peso Flood Projects SARAH DISCAYA – One of the key figures at the center of the controversial flood control projects appeared before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Monday, September 1. She is among the owners of Alpha & Omega General Contractor & Development Corp., one of the top 15 … Read more
Sen. Migz Zubiri Issues Caution over Disclosure of SALN by Public Officials MIGZ ZUBIRI – The Senator spoke on the disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth or SALN amid the order of President Bongbong Marcos for a “lifestyle check” among the public officials. The heated issue over the anomalous flood control … Read more
Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Chief, Releases Order on Employees’ ‘Personal Travel’ DPWH – Public Works Chief Manuel Bonoan ordered the temporary suspension of application for ‘personal travel’ of personnel amid the probe on the anomalous flood control projects. The Department of Public Works and Highways is currently the center of controversy after several ‘ghost’ and substandard … Read more
Overloaded Truck Causes Bridge Collapse in Albay ALBAY – A bridge in Purok 5, Ilawod, Camalig collapsed on Thursday afternoon, August 28, after an overloaded truck attempted to cross. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 p.m., shocked residents who witnessed the structure give way under the heavy vehicle. According to the Municipal Engineering Office (MEO), … Read more
DPWH Engineer Abelardo Calalo Posts Bail ABELARDO CALALO – A district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Batangas, has posted ₱60,000 bail, granting him temporary freedom while facing serious corruption charges. Calalo, 51, was arrested in Taal, Batangas, during a police entrapment operation after allegedly attempting to bribe Batangas 1st … Read more
Cayetano Exposes DPWH’s Extra 3.5% Cut in Projects Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has raised concerns about the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), revealing that up to 3.5% of the budget for every infrastructure project is taken by the agency through what is known as the Engineering and Administrative Overhead (EAO) fund. This allocation … Read more
Zamboanga del Sur Mayor Confronts DPWH Engineers Over Faulty Flood Project ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR – A routine inspection in the municipality of Kumalarang turned tense after Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina confronted officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2nd Engineering District over a controversial flood control project. The project, located in Barangay … Read more
Claudine Co Faces Backlash Over Glamorous Lifestyle CLAUDINE CO – The lifestyle vlogger is now facing heavy criticism after her luxurious lifestyle was linked to her family’s involvement in controversial government projects. She is the daughter of former Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Christopher Co, co-founder of Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corporation, and the niece of … Read more
Ex-PNP Chief Torre Urged to Lead DPWH NEXT DPWH SEC? – Attorney Jesus Falcis believes former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III should be appointed as the next Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways. In a post on X, Falcis argued that Torre has already proven himself to be … Read more
DPWH Engineer Abelardo Calalo Accused of Bribery Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan confirmed that Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Batangas 1st District Engineer Abelardo Calalo will be placed under preventive suspension following his arrest for alleged bribery. Calalo was caught in an entrapment operation in Taal, Batangas, after he allegedly tried to bribe … Read more