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Joel Villanueva

Senator Joel Villanueva is a Philippine senator involved in multiple controversies, including allegations of misuse of Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) funds and connections to flood control and infrastructure scams. Recent actions by the Ombudsman have reignited discussions about transparency and accountability in his ongoing legal and administrative cases.

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Recent developments on Joel Villanueva

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM

ICI reevaluates senator referrals after new affidavit submitted

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is reconsidering its plan to file referrals against three senators implicated in flood control anomalies, following the submission of a new affidavit by former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM

ICI to recommend charges vs 5 senators over flood control project kickbacks

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will recommend charges against at least five senators over alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Marcos vows jail time for corrupt flood control project officials before Christmas

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed that individuals suspected of involvement in anomalous flood control projects will face jail time before Christmas, stating they "won't have a Merry Christmas."

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Juan Ponce Enrile in ICU for pneumonia, says daughter

Chief presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile is in the intensive care unit (ICU) for pneumonia, according to his daughter Katrina Ponce Enrile.

Wed, November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Groups ask Ombudsman for transparency on reversed ruling vs. Villanueva

Business and civil society groups are calling for greater transparency from the Ombudsman following the revelation of a reversed ruling against Senator Joel Villanueva regarding alleged PDAF misuse.

Tue, November 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Lacson set for surprise return as Blue Ribbon chair

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is set to be reelected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee next week.

Tue, November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM

ICI adds 7 to graft raps over flood control irregularities

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has amended its second referral to the Office of the Ombudsman, adding three former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineers, namely Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza, along with four other individuals to its investigation into flood control irregularities.

Thu, October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM