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In Ilocos Sur, the Singsons are both officials and contractors
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has called for a youth-led peaceful revolution against corruption in government, particularly concerning flood control projects.
He urged student leaders and the youth to spearhead this movement, citing their hope for the future.
Singson specifically called on the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate P10 billion worth of flood control projects in Ilocos Norte, which he claims involve four contractors.
He described the current government as "rotten" and criticized flawed law implementation.
In response to questions about his own family's business, Singson admitted that his family owns Satrap Construction, a company that has secured P2.1 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Ilocos Sur from 2016 to 2025.
He stated that if any corruption is found in Satrap's projects, he is willing to go to jail.
Singson also mentioned he is no longer supporting President Marcos Jr., believing the president has "forgotten" about him.
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The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has cited dismissed DPWH-Bulacan first district engineer Henry Alcantara, contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya, and DPWH assistant district engineer Jaypee Mendoza in contempt for allegedly lying during the investigation of anomalous flood control projects and ordered their detention at the Senate.
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Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the delay in flood control projects, prompting criticism from Malacañang.
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Around 7,000 UPLB students, faculty, and staff staged a walkout protest against corruption in infrastructure works and demanding a budget increase for the education sector.
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President Marcos urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain loyal to the Constitution and the Filipino people amidst rumors of destabilization.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is investigating anomalies in flood control projects, with former DPWH Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez "telling all" and providing new details.
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