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1st batch of flood control raps filed by November 25
The Office of the Ombudsman, in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), is set to file the first batch of cases related to anomalous flood control projects before the Sandiganbayan on or before November 25.
Approximately 14 to 15 public officials are expected to be charged in this initial filing.
While some cases initially involved Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineers with Salary Grade 25 and below, further investigation indicates at least one higher-ranking official is indictable at the Sandiganbayan.
The Ombudsman will disclose the names of the officials once the cases are officially filed.
These charges will also encompass flood control projects in Oriental Mindoro implemented by private contractor Sunwest Inc., which is linked to former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co, a co-founder of Sunwest.
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