House probes ghost flood control projects

The House of Representatives, through a tri-panel committee, has launched an investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects, following separate Senate hearings.

The committee aims to hold accountable those involved in ghost, substandard, and overpriced projects nationwide.

The initial focus of the House probe is a PHP55-million flood control project in Baliuag, Bulacan, which was found to be non-existent.

House Infrastructure Committee Chairperson Terry Ridon stated that plunder charges should be filed against all individuals involved in the Baliuag ghost project, given its cost exceeds the PHP50 million threshold for the offense.

Additionally, two substandard projects in Calumpit, Bulacan, were highlighted, involving contractors previously flagged by the administration.