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
Couple in Flood Control Scandal Return to DOJ w/ More Proof FLOOD CONTROL – Contractors Pacifico “Curlee” and Sarah Discaya returned to the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the weekend to submit more evidence in the widening investigation into the alleged flood control fund anomalies. Curlee Discaya and Sarah visited the DOJ on Saturday afternoon … Read more
Henry Alcantara: Bong Revilla Received Kickbacks HENRY ALCANTARA – The former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer has linked former Senator Bong Revilla to a massive flood control scam, accusing him of receiving kickbacks from a ₱300-million budget insertion. The allegation was revealed during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on September … Read more
Zaldy Co Urged to Come Home Amid Flood Control Controversy SANDRO MARCOS – The House Majority Leader urged Ako Bicol Party-list Representative and former House Appropriations Committee Chair Zaldy Co to return to the Philippines and address the allegations against him. Co has been linked to the flood control controversy but has consistently denied any … Read more
Curlee Discaya Cited for Lying During Flood Control Hearing CURLEE DISCAYA – The controversial contractor was cited in contempt by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee for allegedly lying about the reason behind his wife Sarah Discaya’s absence during the Senate hearing on flood control project anomalies held on September 18. During the session, Curlee claimed … Read more