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Makabayan bloc seeks probe into P4.35B Davao flood control projects

The Makabayan bloc, represented by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, is seeking a congressional inquiry into P4.35 billion worth of flood control projects in Davao City's first district implemented between 2019 and 2022.

Tinio alleges that these projects are marred by overlapping, double-funding, lack of details, congressional insertions, projects without proper specifications, and changed locations, indicating systematic plunder of public funds.

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has dismissed the allegations, stating that the projects were implemented, inspected, and validated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Commission on Audit (COA), and that the structures are functional.

Ten of these projects, amounting to P712 million, were awarded to Genesis88 Construction, a company linked to Glenn Escandor, a former presidential adviser.

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