Sen Marcoleta to lead Senate probe on flood control corruption

First-term Senator Rodante Marcoleta, chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, acknowledged Saturday that investigating alleged failures and corruption in flood control projects will be a daunting task.

The senator plans to start the investigation on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Senate session hall, aiming to untangle 'the web of corruption within the public works system'.

Marcoleta emphasized that the probe will not only focus on questionable contractors but also uncover public officials who profit from these projects, affecting their quality.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier disclosed that 20% of the total P545 billion budget for flood control projects was awarded to just 15 contractors and vowed to hold accountable those responsible for failed programs.

The senator called on the public to help in the investigation while noting that his office needs to screen and vet all reports carefully due to potential misinformation or AI-generated content.

Marcoleta told contractors, 'Sabihin n'yo kung magkano binibigay n'yo sa mga taong gobyerno para hindi kayo ang madidikdik d'yan,' emphasizing the need for transparency.