Lacson reveals P1 billion missing in Oriental Mindoro flood control projects
Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson revealed that five flood control projects worth over P1 billion in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro are missing.
During his privilege speech on Wednesday, Lacson cited a P192.9 million dike project declared as completed by the DPWH website but found non-existent upon inspection; Barangay Apitong Captain Mel Eleponga confirmed that no visible work was found despite being informed of the project.
Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor added that four other flood control projects worth P1 billion listed in the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Act are also missing, with some projects funded three separate times under the GAA but no structures built.
Residents of Barangay Apitong expressed frustration over the lack of progress on these critical projects that could have prevented last month's devastating flood.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it will investigate whether funds for these projects were released, while the DPWH has yet to comment on the matter.
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