Sandro Marcos Ready to Answer ICI Questions SANDRO MARCOS – The House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Representative has expressed his full willingness to cooperate with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in its investigation of irregularities in flood control projects. In a letter to ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes Jr. dated November 26, Marcos affirmed … Read more
Arjo Atayde Denies Involvement in Flood Project Controversy ARJO ATAYDE – The Quezon City’s First District Representative has maintained his innocence amid allegations linking him and his father, Art Atayde, to irregularities in government flood-control projects. The controversy arose from claims by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya that the Ataydes received commissions from these projects. … Read more
Heated Argument Between Claire Castro and Malou Tiquia Over Missing Flood Control Witness CLAIRE CASTRO – The Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer got into a heated argument with political analyst Malou Tiquia during TV5’s special coverage of the nationwide anti-corruption rallies on Sunday, November 16. Both were invited as panelists alongside hosts … Read more
Susan Enriquez Doubts Zaldy Co’s Story SUSAN ENRIQUEZ – The GMA News personality strongly reacted to the statements of former lawmaker Zaldy Co. In several Facebook posts, she called him a thief and questioned his claim that he never received money from the flood control projects. Zaldy released three videos on his verified Facebook page. … Read more
Winwyn Marquez Voices Anger Over Worsening Flood Crisis WINWYN MARQUEZ – Actress and beauty queen Winwyn Marquez couldn’t hold back her frustration as she called out government officials for the lack of accountability following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino. Winwyn Marquez voiced her anger and disappointment toward politicians following the destruction brought by Typhoon … Read more
UST Alumni Involved in Flood Control Scam Three alumni from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) have been implicated in a flood control scam, drawing heavy criticism and being labeled a disgrace to the university. In his column for The Varsitarian, UST’s official student publication, writer Ralent Penilla identified Senator Joel Villanueva, former Bulacan District … Read more
ICI Says Zaldy Co May Have Pocketed ₱21B from Flood Projects ZALDY CO – The former Ako Bicol party-list representative is accused of pocketing around ₱21 billion in kickbacks from fraudulent flood control projects, based on findings by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). According to reports from former DPWH Bulacan engineers Henry Alcantara and … Read more
Liza Marcos, Maynard Ngu Face Calls for Investigation Over Flood Control Scam Calls have been made for the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate the alleged connection between First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Special Envoy to China for Trade, Investment, and Tourism Maynard Ngu in relation to the ongoing flood control scam controversy. On … Read more
Rudy Baldwin to Ombudsman: Check DPWH First, Not VP Sara RUDY BALDWIN — The psychic and dream reader spoke out about the ongoing issue involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds after newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla announced his plan to review and investigate the matter. During a press briefing on October 7, … Read more
Jinggoy Estrada Sues Brice Hernandez Over False Claims JINGGOY ESTRADA — The senator has filed a perjury case against Brice Ericson Hernandez, the former assistant district engineer of Bulacan’s first engineering district, at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed after Hernandez accused Estrada of being involved in irregular flood control projects. During … Read more