Flood Control

The Department of Justice announced that three flood control cases against SYMS Construction Trading and former DPWH officials have been transferred to Quezon City Regional Trial Court branches. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez said the cases were originally filed in Bulacan courts in January and February. Pre-trial hearings are set for April.

March 17, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson will testify in the Senate Blue Ribbon committee's probe into flood control corruption, Senate President Panfilo Lacson announced. The April 14 hearing could occur much earlier. Singson visited Lacson's office on Monday to express his interest.

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed two sets of cases related to the multibillion-peso flood control scam, but none involve high-ranking officials. This forms part of a thorough investigation under new Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla. The cases stem from projects in Oriental Mindoro and Davao Occidental worth over P386 million.

December 19, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Following the death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Benguet, the Ombudsman has ordered authorities to retrieve her cell phone and gadgets 'at ALL COST' to advance the investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Despite challenges from her death, including autopsy delays, officials emphasize securing digital evidence.

On November 30, 2025, thousands of Filipinos joined the second Trillion Peso March across the country to protest corruption, especially in flood control projects. The demonstrations called for transparency, return of stolen funds, and ending political dynasties. Though peaceful, the rallies showed disunity in messages, from resignation calls to rejections of them.

November 27, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that all perpetrators of anomalies in flood control projects will be imprisoned by 2026. He shared this during a gathering of vice mayors. This aligns with President Marcos's administration's commitment against corruption.