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Flood control projects set for rebidding — DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to rebid flood control projects that failed during heavy rains or were found to be non-existent.
Outgoing DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan initially revealed that 15 out of approximately 1,600 validated flood control projects were missing or non-existent, clarifying they were not yet considered 'ghost' projects.
Newly appointed DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized the urgency of addressing these projects, committing to prevent the government from appearing helpless amidst investigations into anomalies.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered an investigation into flood control projects, including a P55 million 'ghost' project in Baliwag, Bulacan, which was accepted as completed despite no visible structures.
The DPWH has submitted a list of over 9,000 projects completed between July 2022 and May 2025, in response to the President's order.
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