Lacson confirms P355M flood control budget insertion for Bulacan

Updated Thu, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM Published Thu, September 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson confirmed a P355 million insertion for flood control projects in Bulacan within the 2025 national budget.

This P355 million funding was not present in the House version of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) but appeared after bicameral conference committee deliberations.

Lacson's confirmation validates claims by former DPWH Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, who alleged that Senator Jinggoy Estrada facilitated P355 million in projects for Bulacan.

Hernandez also accused Estrada and Senator Joel Villanueva of receiving kickbacks, allegedly around 30 percent of the project cost.

Five specific flood control projects in Bulacan, funded by the P355 million, have already been identified and awarded.

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