16 h. ago US Senate reso reaffirms MDT with the Philippines, condemns China’s aggression

US Senate reso reaffirms MDT with the Philippines, condemns China’s aggression  Philstar.com

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32 h. ago Philippine bishops’ statement against corruption on flood control projects

Philippine bishops’ statement against corruption on flood control projects  Anglican Ink

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4 d. ago Philippines: As public ire boils over, more cans of worms opened as Escudero, Romualdez clash over flood control scam

Philippines: As public ire boils over, more cans of worms opened as Escudero, Romualdez clash over flood control scam  Gulf News

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4 d. ago Billions lost in Philippine flood control projects expose deep systemic corruption

Billions lost in Philippine flood control projects expose deep systemic corruption  Asia News Network

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6 d. ago [Finterest] How flood control corruption scandals can derail investments into PH

[Finterest] How flood control corruption scandals can derail investments into PH  Rappler

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7 d. ago Why clips of Sarah Discaya drinking soda during Senate hearing went viral

Images and clips of government contractor Sarah Discaya drinking soft drinks during a Senate hearing sparked buzz online, as Filipnos recalled her husband’s claims about her health. The controversial contractor attended the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday, September 25, alongside her husband, fellow contractor Curlee Discaya. The hearing tackled alleged anomalies in flood control projects. […] The post Why clips of Sarah Discaya drinking soda during Senate hearing went viral appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago ‘Sila dapat itapon’: Filipinos fume over code word ‘basura’ for flood kickbacks

Filipinos, including several public figures, condemned the use of the code word “basura” or trash to refer to bags of alleged kickbacks from corruption-ridden flood control projects. In a Senate hearing on Thursday, September 25, Orly Guteza, a former Philippine Marines member and security consultant of Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list), testified that he was […] The post ‘Sila dapat itapon’: Filipinos fume over code word ‘basura’ for flood kickbacks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Public urged not to forget missing sabungeros amid flood issue

Discussions about other national issues that deserve equal attention arose as Filipinos continued to talk about the flood control controversy. On Thursday, September 25, a Reddit user shared a meme of two kids in a swimming pool, one drowning while another is being helped by an adult. It was accompanied by another meme showing skeletal […] The post Public urged not to forget missing sabungeros amid flood issue appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Birthday greeting for Revilla gains traction amid corruption claims

A Facebook post greeting former senator Bong Revilla on his birthday on Thursday, September 25, gained attention amid ongoing claims linking him to the flood control corruption scandal. The official Facebook page of Bacoor City, Cavite, dedicated a birthday post to the former lawmaker who turned 59 on September 25. It featured his photo. “Maligayang […] The post Birthday greeting for Revilla gains traction amid corruption claims appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Philippine Senators in kickbacks scandal: Escudero, Binay, Revilla named; top auditor, education official called out in flood control scam

Philippine Senators in kickbacks scandal: Escudero, Binay, Revilla named; top auditor, education official called out in flood control scam  Gulf News

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9 d. ago Manny Jacinto posts support for Filipinos rallying against corruption

Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto showed solidarity with Filipinos protesting corruption by sharing images captured by local photographers during the September 21 protests on his Instagram account. On Wednesday, September 24, the “Freakier Friday” star shared images of protestors holding placards and demanding accountability amid the corruption allegations surrounding flood control projects. One of the photos […] The post Manny Jacinto posts support for Filipinos rallying against corruption appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Villanueva’s ‘World Integrity Prize’ revisited amid flood control controversy

A publication material (pubmat) congratulating Sen. Joel Villanueva for receiving the “World Integrity Prize” earlier this year resurfaced amid allegations of his involvement in flood control corruption. On Jan. 25, 2025, Christian television network Light TV posted a pubmat greeting the lawmaker, who was recognized as a recipient of the World Integrity Prize and named as a “Person […] The post Villanueva’s ‘World Integrity Prize’ revisited amid flood control controversy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Dumaguete bishop says flood control scandal a symptom of ‘deeper sickness’

Amid nationwide rallies against corruption, a Catholic bishop warned that the flood control scandal is only “a symptom of a much deeper sickness.” Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete said corruption persists even in local infrastructure projects, from road construction to small-scale municipal works. “This scandal [involving flood control projects] is only a symptom of a […] The post Dumaguete bishop says flood control scandal a symptom of ‘deeper sickness’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago DPWH’s 2023 post of Bong Revilla, Henry Alcantara inspecting Bulacan flood projects resurfaces

Photos from August 2023 showing former senator Bong Revilla with then-Department of Public Works and Highways Bulacan 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara, now linked to Senate hearings on alleged kickback schemes, are gaining traction. The images showed Revilla and Alcantara inspecting ongoing flood control projects in Paombong and Hagonoy, underscoring their roles in monitoring local […] The post DPWH’s 2023 post of Bong Revilla, Henry Alcantara inspecting Bulacan flood projects resurfaces appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago As flood control mess unfolds, Robredo’s 2022 corruption list revisited

Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo’s 2022 presidential debate response about which government agency she would investigate for corruption is making the rounds online anew amid the controversy surrounding alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In the CNN Philippines Presidential Debates held in February 2022, the candidates were asked which agency their administration would […] The post As flood control mess unfolds, Robredo’s 2022 corruption list revisited appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by district engineer to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla named corruption in probe

Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by district engineer to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla named corruption in probe  Gulf News

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1 week ago Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by delivered to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, Zaldy Co named corruption in probe into ghost infra projects

Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by delivered to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, Zaldy Co named corruption in probe into ghost infra projects  Gulf News

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1 week ago CBCP head urges flood control witnesses, offers church sanctuary

A ranking Catholic bishop on Sunday appealed to those implicated in alleged anomalies in the government’s flood control projects to come forward as witnesses against corruption, assuring them of sanctuary in the Church. Speaking before thousands of protesters gathered at the EDSA People Power Monument, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David said it is “not too late” […] The post CBCP head urges flood control witnesses, offers church sanctuary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Inka Magnaye explains ‘silence’ on flood control corruption issue

Voice talent and content creator Inka Magnaye has explained why she has not been as vocal about alleged anomalous flood control projects, amid accusations that her silence was connected to her boyfriend. In a video, the internet personality addressed claims that she had chosen not to speak out about corruption allegations hounding the Department of Public […] The post Inka Magnaye explains ‘silence’ on flood control corruption issue appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago ‘Hindi deserve ng Pilipino ’to’: Ninong Ry vents frustration over corruption in flood control projects

Culinary content creator Ninong Ry took to social media on Monday, September 22, to express his frustration over alleged anomalous flood control projects, citing the repeated flooding that has affected his home in Malabon City. “Hindi deserve ng Pilipino to. Hindi natin deserve na paulit ulit anurin. Hindi. Pinagdadasal ko na sana kung sino man ang […] The post ‘Hindi deserve ng Pilipino ’to’: Ninong Ry vents frustration over corruption in flood control projects appeared first on Interaksyon.

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