Flood Control

Nine of 11 people facing graft and malversation charges over an alleged anomalous flood control project in Bulacan are now in government custody following the arrest of contractor Curlee Discaya II.

June 04, 2026 Reported by AI

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed malversation and graft charges before the Malolos Trial Court against contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya and nine others over a P53.9 million flood control project in Calumpit, Bulacan.

Repeated insinuations of Rep. Martin Romualdez's involvement in the flood control controversy should end following contractor Curlee Discaya's declaration that the former speaker has no connection to it. Rep. Jude Acidre described Discaya's denial as a welcome development that highlights the need for evidence-based discourse to curb unfounded allegations. Discaya remains detained at the Senate over his alleged links to the issue.

January 12, 2026 Reported by AI

A Pulse Asia survey shows a decline in the percentage of Filipinos who believe government officials involved in flood control project irregularities will be punished, dropping from 71 percent to 59 percent.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council has frozen assets worth P13 billion linked to the flood control scandal, with the amount expected to rise as investigations continue. Justice Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz resigned amid allegations of involvement in the anomalies, while President Marcos ordered the DILG and PNP to track down Sarah Discaya and others connected to a P100-million ghost project.

December 02, 2025 Reported by AI

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure livestreamed its first hearing on December 2, 2025, addressing the flood control mess. Laguna 4th District Representative Benjamin Agarao Jr. and Land Bank of the Philippines officials were invited. The session follows allegations of extortion by top flood control contractors.