DOJ Usec Cadiz resigns amid kickback allegations

Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Jose "Jojo" Cadiz Jr. resigned from his post amid allegations of receiving cash kickbacks for anomalous flood control projects.

Former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co implicated Cadiz, claiming he acted as a "bagman" allegedly on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Co also alleged that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez instructed him to give the money to Cadiz, who knew the drop-off point near the President's residence.

Malacañang confirmed Cadiz's resignation, with Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stating an update will be provided.

In addition to the kickback allegations, reports indicate Cadiz has ties to a construction company incorporated in 2023 through his 19-year-old son, a fact the President may need to be aware of.

President Marcos Jr. and Speaker Romualdez have denied the allegations made against them.

The Office of the Ombudsman will investigate Cadiz's alleged involvement in the flood control controversy and other reports of his involvement.