Lawmakers claim text messages link Marcos to flood control kickbacks

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has survived an initial impeachment attempt against him, but allegations continue about his benefit from a flood control kickback scheme. Some lawmakers say there is strong evidence in the form of text messages that prove Marcos actively knew about the modus. These purported messages have not yet been released to the public.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may have survived the first impeachment effort against him, but this political victory is unlikely to end allegations that he benefited from the flood control kickback scheme. According to a report by Dwight de Leon for Rappler, some lawmakers say there is strong evidence—in the form of text messages—that supposedly proves Marcos actively knew about the modus.

These purported text messages, yet to be released to the public, are described as potentially the smoking gun directly tying Marcos to the flood control corruption scandal. The article, published on February 12, 2026, highlights ongoing political tensions around the issue, though there is no direct admission or detail from Marcos himself regarding these claims.

The context of the story fits into broader discussions on government corruption, but the messages remain unverified until presented.

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