Marcos inspects ghost flood control projects, warns of legal action

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. views large-scale anomalous and unfinished flood control projects as acts of economic sabotage during an inspection in Baliuag, Bulacan on Wednesday.

Marcos warned that legal actions could be taken against contractors and officials involved, expressing anger over how these anomalies have deprived Filipinos of critical infrastructure and basic services, citing a ghost project in Barangay Piel as an example.

The president emphasized the financial and economic impact of such projects, stating they contribute to government debt and waste public funds, while stressing the importance of proper implementation for positive impacts on irrigation systems.

Following Marcos' State of the Nation Address declaration, the Commission on Audit ordered a fraud audit of all flood control projects in Bulacan province.

During his inspection, Marcos saw no progress or activity for a 220-meter project that cost P55 million and was reported as fully completed despite being non-existent.

Marcos said he is seriously considering filing charges for economic sabotage against contractors involved in larger cases of ghost projects, urging the public to continue reporting anomalies through the Sumbong sa Pangulo website.