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How DPWH flood control corruption became a conspiracy
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is embroiled in a major corruption scandal involving billions of pesos in flood control projects, with protest placards translating "DPWH" to "Departamento ng Puro Walang Hiya" (totally shameless department).
No case in recent memory matches the anger aroused by the corruption uncovered in the 2022-26 DPWH flood control projects of the Marcos Jr. presidency.
At least 20 DPWH officials have faced consequences, including suspensions and the dismissal of a district engineer facing further criminal investigation.
A Batangas district engineer was arrested for allegedly possessing P360 million in bribe money intended for a congressman.
Persistent corruption in flood control projects is attributed to remote locations, the technical nature of the work, and complicated accounting, making them vulnerable to collusion between agency officials and private contractors.
The evidence of systemic corruption in the DPWH came from research collaboratively conducted by a civil society team, not from the government.
The DPWH consistently ranks among the most graft-ridden government agencies.
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