17 h. ago Philippine court freezes assets linked to flood control project anomalies

Philippine court freezes assets linked to flood control project anomalies  Yahoo News Canada

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42 h. ago Ghost projects in Quezon City? At least 35 flood control works can’t be found

Ghost projects in Quezon City? At least 35 flood control works can’t be found  Rappler

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3 d. ago Protesters keep up pressure on Philippines government over corruption in flood control projects

Protesters keep up pressure on Philippines government over corruption in flood control projects  yahoo.com

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5 d. ago Philippines Flood Control Projects Plagued by Corruption Allegations

Philippines Flood Control Projects Plagued by Corruption Allegations  Sri Lanka Guardian

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5 d. ago Marcos forms independent commission to probe flood control, other infra projects

Marcos forms independent commission to probe flood control, other infra projects  Rappler

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6 d. ago ‘Available ako’: John Lapus channels ‘Don’t Lie to Me’ role after Jinggoy’s lie detector challenge

Actor-comedian John Lapus quipped that he is ready to serve as the “lie detector” after Sen. Jinggoy Estrada challenged a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer to a lie detector test, with both of them taking it, amid allegations of kickbacks in flood control projects. Lapus, known for co-hosting GMA’s talk show “Showbiz […] The post ‘Available ako’: John Lapus channels ‘Don’t Lie to Me’ role after Jinggoy’s lie detector challenge appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago ‘Pure evil’: Outrage flares as photos show alleged kickbacks in flood control projects

Filipinos could not help but express outrage after images surfaced showing bundles of cash allegedly “for delivery” to proponents of flood control projects of former Department of Pubic Works and Highways Bulacan First District Engineer Henry Alcantara. During a hearing at the House Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, September 9, former DPWH assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez testified […] The post ‘Pure evil’: Outrage flares as photos show alleged kickbacks in flood control projects appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago ‘Bagman’ trends after Arjo Atayde was named by Discayas in ‘kickback’ claims

The action-drama series “Bagman” reentered conversations online after the Discaya couple named Rep. Arjo Atayde (Quezon City, First District) among the lawmakers who allegedly benefited from the flood control project kickback scheme. Facebook pages and social media users posted screengrabs and other comments related to the iWant Original Series, which was headlined by Atayde before […] The post ‘Bagman’ trends after Arjo Atayde was named by Discayas in ‘kickback’ claims appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Philippines’ newly launched website for reporting complaints on flood control projects gets over 12,000 complaints

Philippines’ newly launched website for reporting complaints on flood control projects gets over 12,000 complaints  Asia News Network

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9 d. ago LIVESTREAM: Senate resumes investigation into flood control projects

LIVESTREAM: Senate resumes investigation into flood control projects  Rappler

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1 week ago ‘Enough is enough’: Groups demand end to ‘corrupt governance’ amid flood projects mess

‘Enough is enough’: Groups demand end to ‘corrupt governance’ amid flood projects mess  Rappler

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1 week ago Protests over graft in flood control projects rock Philippines

Protests over graft in flood control projects rock Philippines  ucanews.com

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1 week ago Groups demand independent investigation of ‘excessive corruption’ in government projects

MANILA — An alliance of 30 influential Philippine business and civic organisations is demanding an independent investigation into what it describes as “excessive corruption” linked to government infrastructure projects. The call for action comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed last month the results of an internal audit into flood control projects, revealing troubling patterns of irregularity. […] The post Groups demand independent investigation of ‘excessive corruption’ in government projects appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Sam YG proposes ‘tax break’ for Filipinos in light of alleged corruption in flood control projects

Events host and former radio personality Sam YG proposed that Filipinos be given a “tax break,” as issues of alleged corruption in flood control projects hound the country. On Tuesday, September 2, the former “Boys Night Out” radio host took to Instagram to share his thoughts on “tax relief” amid the reported lavish lifestyles of some […] The post Sam YG proposes ‘tax break’ for Filipinos in light of alleged corruption in flood control projects appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Camille Co addresses calls to change her surname amid Claudine Co association

Content creator Camille Co said that she will not change her surname despite being mistaken as part of a family whose patriarch owns a construction firm tagged in the flood control project probe. The fashion and lifestyle blogger on Wednesday, September 3, took to Instagram Stories to respond to suggestions that she adopt her husband’s […] The post Camille Co addresses calls to change her surname amid Claudine Co association appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippine president and Congress investigate alleged corruption in flood control projects

Philippine president and Congress investigate alleged corruption in flood control projects  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Pinoys make memes out of Wawao Builders GM’s Senate hearing photos

Images of Wawao Builders General Manager Mark Allan Arevalo at a Senate hearing on flood control projects have been turned into memes by Filipinos, who poked fun at his refusal to answer questions about his firm’s alleged “ghost” projects. Arevalo was among those summoned by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Monday, September 1, as […] The post Pinoys make memes out of Wawao Builders GM’s Senate hearing photos appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago ‘Already working’: Pinoys join in the sarcasm as Edu Manzano pokes fun at contractors’ lavish lifestyles

“Thank you po for motivating me.” Such comments were spotted on actor and TV host Edu Manzano‘s post, where he trolled the lavish lifestyles of some families of contractors involved in alleged fraudulent flood control projects. The showbiz personality has been sharing manipulated images of himself in extravagant settings, including scenes where he is surrounded […] The post ‘Already working’: Pinoys join in the sarcasm as Edu Manzano pokes fun at contractors’ lavish lifestyles appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Why your social media feed is flooded with ‘lifestyle checks’

“Scholar ng bayan.” This is how some social media users have described the children of politicians, contractors and government officials linked to the ongoing investigations into flood control projects, while criticizing what they perceive as their “lavish lifestyles.” Some of these individuals showcase their affluent lifestyles on social media, sharing moments like private jet trips […] The post Why your social media feed is flooded with ‘lifestyle checks’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago ‘Sakit’: Anne Curtis reacts to viral spiel of Jessica Soho on flood control project report

Actress-host Anne Curtis-Smith reacted after hearing Jessica Soho’s spiels in the “Kapuso ‘Mo, Jessica Soho” Special Report that aired over the weekend, which tackled flooding and flood control projects. “Sakit,” she wrote with sad emojis. When Mam @KM_JessicaSoho said “Hindi na pala baha ang magpapalubog aa ating bayan kungdi kasikiman” Sakit 😞😞 — Anne Curtis-Smith […] The post ‘Sakit’: Anne Curtis reacts to viral spiel of Jessica Soho on flood control project report appeared first on Interaksyon.

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