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Marcos: ‘Many’ personalties linked to flood control mess in jail before Christmas
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed that individuals suspected of involvement in anomalous flood control projects will face jail time before the year ends, stating they "won't have a Merry Christmas."
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced that over 40 individuals are facing charges related to irregularities in flood control projects.
Among those identified are former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy "Zaldy" Co, Sens. Joel Villanueva, and Jinggoy Estrada.
The government estimates penalties from discovered bid-rigging cases to reach P3 billion to P5 billion.
Public frustration has been growing over why no one has been jailed yet in relation to the corruption scandal.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated he will revoke the passport of former lawmaker Zaldy Co if criminal charges are filed against him for alleged anomalous flood control projects.
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Activist groups are calling for an investigation into President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s alleged role in corruption related to the government's infrastructure and flood-control budgets.
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