Flood Control
DOJ includes plunder case against Zaldy Co in probe
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The Department of Justice has included a plunder complaint against fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co in its preliminary investigation into corruption allegations tied to flood control projects in Bulacan. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez stated that no counsel appeared for Co, giving him until January 15 to submit a counter-affidavit. The probe also covers former Senator Bong Revilla and Senator Joel Villanueva, both denying involvement in the anomalous projects.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a rally in Singur, countering Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusations of 'anti-industry' policies. She inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 1,694 projects worth Rs 33,551 crore. The event occurred months ahead of state assembly elections.
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Police have arrested Emelita Juat, the last remaining co-accused of former senator Bong Revilla in the corruption case over a P92.8-million anomalous flood control project in Bulacan.
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.
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Amid the flood control corruption probe, House Speaker Bojie Dy urged members to unite and restore public trust. Actions continue against lawmakers implicated in the scandal. The Independent Commission for Infrastructure recommended charges against eight congress members.
The Sandiganbayan has issued an arrest warrant and hold departure order against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and 17 others over an anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered authorities to enforce it immediately with no special treatment. Co, who left the Philippines in August, is willing to return under house arrest or bail due to safety fears.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure to hand over all evidence from their probe into anomalous flood control projects to the Ombudsman. This accompanies the agencies' recommendation to file plunder, graft, and bribery charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former congressman Zaldy Co. The Ombudsman's decision will be based on evidence from contracts and testimonies.
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