Protesters accuse flood control contractors of corruption

Various groups, including flood victims and militant organizations, protested outside St. Gerrard Construction in Pasig City, owned by contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya, to denounce alleged corruption in flood control projects.

Protesters threw mud and spray-painted "magnanakaw" (thief) and "corrupt" on the company's gate and walls.

The Discaya couple has reportedly been awarded P31 billion in flood control projects, earning them the title "Flood Control King and Queen" by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ).

The Discayas' lawyer stated they will file a criminal complaint against the protest organizer.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called for an investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

Several government agencies, as well as the Senate and the House of Representatives, have launched their respective investigations.

The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) has revoked the contractor's licenses of nine construction companies owned and controlled by Sarah Discaya.