VP Duterte calls for probe into flood control projects, questions Speaker's integrity

Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to address alleged anomalies in flood control projects and suggested removing the Speaker, fixing the budget, and conducting lifestyle checks on congressmen and their staff.

The Palace questioned Vice President Duterte's "moral ascendancy" to discuss corruption.

Several universities, student organizations, and groups in the Visayas are supporting the "Trillion Peso March" protest on September 21, 2025, against alleged anomalous flood-control projects where approximately ?1.9 trillion has reportedly been spent over the last 15 years.

De La Salle University and the University of Santo Tomas condemned the misuse of public funds, warning that corruption endangers lives and betrays public trust.

Malolos Diocese Bishop Dennis Villarojo and Bohol environmentalist Bishop Alberto Uy called for fair trials and urged public officials to cooperate with investigations into alleged "ghost" flood control projects.

President Marcos Jr. has appointed former Justice Andres Reyes to head an independent panel probing the flood control mess.

Mayor Clemente Fedoc of Norala, South Cotabato, revealed he refused an alleged offer of P500 million to P1 billion for a flood control project during the recent campaign period, citing transparency concerns and lack of clear fund allocation.