Sen. Bong Go demands accountability from DPWH over alleged corruption in flood control projects

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to implement reforms and hold accountable corrupt officials and contractors involved in alleged irregularities within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), particularly concerning flood control projects and infrastructure spending.

Go emphasized that the Filipino people are closely watching the DPWH and demanded that those responsible for failed and ghost projects, including contractors, implementers, proponents, and legislators, face justice.

The senator criticized the use of unprogrammed appropriations, deeming them prone to abuse and corruption, and advocated for their removal from the budget.

He highlighted missed opportunities in infrastructure spending, noting that the P1.2 trillion allocated for flood control from 2022 to 2025 could have funded the construction of 60,000 evacuation centers or 300,000 classrooms.

As the principal author of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, Go expressed concern over the slow progress of evacuation center construction, with only 13 out of 32 planned facilities for 2025 completed.

During Senate deliberations on the 2026 national budget, Go appealed to Dizon to focus on uncovering the truth rather than following any supposed "script" or narrative that could obscure accountability.

Go reiterated his call to Dizon, stating, "Ikulong mo talaga 'yung mga kurakot. 'Yung totoong kurakot."