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Duterte questions Marcos admin’s sincerity on flood control probe
The Marcos administration is highlighting its probe into questionable flood-control projects as a demonstration of its anti-corruption efforts.
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the administration's sincerity, calling the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) investigation "too little, too late" and "nothing."
She alleged that the investigation and recent leadership changes in the House and Senate are preparations for the 2028 presidential elections and a "share" of the 2026 budget.
Duterte specifically pointed out that lawmakers Zaldy Co was allowed to leave the country and Martin Romualdez was allowed to resign, implying inaction.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro defended the ongoing investigation, stating it doesn't need to be finished in one day and that the president does not support an "EJK-style" approach to corruption.
Castro contrasted the current administration's actions with the previous one, questioning its handling of the Pharmally issue involving Michael Yang.
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Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the Marcos administration's sincerity in investigating the flood control mess, alleging that Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co remain unpunished despite being linked to the controversy.
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Vice President Sara Duterte has called for an investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects totaling approximately P1.9 trillion over the past 15 years.
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House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos stated that Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte would be aware of House affairs if he attended meetings and sessions.
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Curlee and Sarah Discaya are undergoing evaluation for the Witness Protection Program after accusing nearly 30 House members and DPWH officials of accepting bribes for flood control projects.
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Various organizations from the church, basic sectors, and communities are uniting to hold joint rallies on September 21 across the Philippines to protest against corruption, coinciding with the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law.
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