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Ex-DPWH Usec Alleges 12% To 25% Kickbacks For Senators, Officials In Flood-Control Projects

As hearings continue, the public awaits the Senate’s findings, which could shape long-term integrity measures in infrastructure budgeting and implementation.

UA&P Unions Prepare For Strike

The unions believe that by investing in people, UA&P invests in its own excellence and credibility as an institution.

Senate President Sotto Backs PBBM Decision Not To Certify 2026 Budget As Urgent

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III welcomed President Marcos’ decision not to certify the 2026 national budget as urgent to allow thorough review by lawmakers.

DEPDev To Boost Disaster Risk Reduction Under Proposed 2026 Budget

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is proposing a PHP15.34 billion budget for 2026 to strengthen disaster risk reduction and resilience efforts.

PBBM Reallocates PHP195 Billion Flood Control Budget For Emergency Aid Efforts

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the realignment of over PHP195 billion in flood control funds to finance emergency aid for communities affected by recent typhoons and future disasters.

DBM: Flood Control Fund Realignment Won’t Affect Infra Spending

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured that the realignment of flood control funds will not compromise infrastructure spending, with key projects in schools, hospitals, and agriculture still set for implementation.

PBBM Reallocates PHP255.5 Billion Flood Control Budget To Priority Programs

President Marcos ordered the reallocation of PHP255.5 billion in flood control funds to priority programs, while a new law now extends land leases for foreign investors up to 99 years.

PBBM Wants 2026 Budget Free From Insertions, Irregularities

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed that the PHP6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 will be free of congressional insertions and irregularities, focusing solely on programs that genuinely benefit Filipinos.

The Crumbling State

A government can survive floods of water, but when floods of corruption erode trust and hollow out institutions, it is the people who drown first.

DPWH Seeks Other Agencies’ Help In Solving Flood Control Mess

The DPWH has sought the help of DILG and DND in investigating anomalies in flood control projects nationwide.

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