Vico Sotto: “Kailangan may managot” VICO SOTTO – The Pasig City Mayor once again made headlines after sharing his thoughts on the ongoing Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on questionable flood-control projects. In a Facebook post on September 2, Mayor Sotto urged authorities to act quickly before those involved in the controversy escape accountability. He … Read more
Sarah Geronimo Speaks Out on Corruption SARAH GERONIMO – The Popstar Royalty has surprised the public by speaking out on a national issue—something she rarely does. Known for keeping her distance from political debates, the award-winning singer and actress made a bold remark about corruption during a recent endorsement event with Dr. Vicki Belo and … Read more
Former DPWH Secretary Bonoan Requests to Be Excused from Senate Inquiry MANUAL BONOAN – The former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary has requested to be excused from attending the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Bonoan argued that since he no longer heads the agency, he … Read more
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
Karen Davila Speaks Up Against Corruption KAREN DAVILA — The veteran ABS-CBN journalist sparked discussions online after posting a strong statement about what she called “corruption-shaming,” or openly calling out corrupt acts in the country. Her post came as Filipinos voiced anger over reports of massive corruption in multi-billion peso flood control projects linked to … 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
Harry Roque’s Remarks About the Flood Control Projects Faced Backlash From Netizens HARRY ROQUE – The recent Facebook post of the former presidential spokesperson about a supposed ₱9.4 billion allocation for flood control projects in the Bicol region has sparked widespread reactions from netizens. On October 24, Roque claimed the funding was designated for Bicol … Read more