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AFP spots 60 'ghost' flood control projects, to review about 16,000
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been tasked to inspect approximately 16,000 flood control projects across the country.
This initiative was requested by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief, Vince Dizon, who sought the military's assistance.
The AFP's role involves verifying the existence of these projects at their designated coordinates.
So far, the AFP has inspected over 8,000 projects, identifying 60 as potential 'ghost projects'.
This inspection follows revelations from congressional probes indicating that several flood control projects are non-existent, possibly due to collusion among lawmakers, contractors, and DPWH officials to embezzle funds.
The issue gained traction after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned the completion of 5,500 flood-control projects during his term, a claim met with skepticism due to ongoing flooding incidents.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is set to conduct field validation of 421 "ghost projects" identified by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev).
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The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged P309 million worth of flood control projects in Bulacan for irregularities such as mismatched sites, ghost projects, and substandard materials.
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