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Ping slams ‘shameless hypocrites’ in flood control anomalies
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has called "shameless hypocrites" lawmakers who applauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) that exposed anomalies in flood control projects, as some of them are allegedly involved in allocating funds for these graft-tainted projects.
Lacson noted the irony of the situation, suggesting that those who applauded might have been hesitant, as if surprised by the President's rebuke of their corrupt acts.
He reiterated that infrastructure projects, particularly flood control and road projects, have long been tainted with corruption, with kickbacks allegedly reaching 35 to 50 percent.
This follows President Marcos Jr.'s order for an audit of flood-control programs, public disclosure of failed and ghost projects, and the filing of charges against those responsible.
Lacson emphasized the need for accountability for contractors and government officials involved in failed flood-control projects to prevent recurrence.
He recalled that during the height of the pork barrel scam, lawmakers pocketed a significant portion of funds for "ghost projects."
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