No VIP Treatment for 'Ghost Project' Accused in Lapu-Lapu
High-profile contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face detention in Lapu-Lapu City Jail over a P96.5M flood control scam. NBI and DOJ vow no special treatment. Read the latest.
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Danao City Rejects DPWH Projects, Seeks Fund Realignment
Danao City Mayor refuses permits for ₱89.35M DPWH road projects, calling for funds to be redirected to urgent bridge repairs and flood control after Typhoon Tino. A clash over local priorities vs. national planning.
Flood Control Contractor Jailed for P96.5M Ghost Project
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Danao Mayor Rejects Non-Priority DPWH Road Projects
Mayor Nito Durano denies permits for DPWH's 2026 projects in Danao City, calling them non-essential. He urges fund reallocation to urgent needs like bridge rehab post-Typhoon Tino. Read the full story.
Cebu Archbishop's 'Humble Proposal' on Anti-Corruption
Archbishop Alberto Uy outlines a 7-point moral plan for Cebu's anti-corruption coalition. Will it strengthen or confuse the push for accountability after Typhoon Tino?
Contractor faces graft for P96.5M Davao 'ghost project'
Controversial contractor Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya, accused in a P96.5 million ghost project, faces graft charges transferred to Lapu-Lapu City court. 11 DPWH engineers also implicated. Read the latest developments.
Death of Ex-DPWH Official Cabral Amid Flood Control Probe
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
PNP Probes Death of Ex-DPWH Official Catalina Cabral
Acting PNP Chief orders CIDG and PRO-Cordillera to investigate the death of former DPWH Usec Catalina Cabral, who fell from a Benguet cliff. Authorities confirm autopsy and DNA tests amid fraud concerns.
Contractor Discaya faces non-bailable graft cases in Lapu-Lapu
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
Contractor Arrested for P96.5M Ghost Flood Control Project
NBI serves arrest warrant on Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, linked to a P96.5 million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Read the full story on the high-profile corruption case.
DPWH Chief Orders Completion of Bulacan Dike Gaps
DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon directs new Bulacan officials to finish all unfinished dikes, prioritizing the Calumpit site of a 'ghost' project. Read the latest on the flood control probe.
Ex-DPWH Official Catalina Cabral Dies in Kennon Road Fall
Former DPWH Undersecretary Catalina Cabral was found dead after falling from Kennon Road. The ex-official, linked to flood control probes, was declared dead early Friday. Police investigation is ongoing.
DA-Davao Rejects Allegations of 'Selling' FMR Projects
DA-Davao refutes claims of selling FMR projects, reaffirms transparent bidding. Details on recent P177M, P57M projects in Davao Region and a P65.5B backlog.
16 Irrigation Projects Handed to Zamboanga Farmers
The National Irrigation Administration transfers 16 completed projects to Zamboanga Irrigators' Associations, boosting water access and farm productivity for sustainable agriculture.
Accountability Report for Cebu Flood Projects Due January
DPWH and ICI are finalizing a report on irregular flood control projects in Cebu, blamed for massive flooding and over 260 deaths during Typhoon Tino. Cases to be filed by January 2026.
DPWH 2026 budget cut, Dizon vows clean projects
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon commits to proper project implementation despite a P351.7B budget cut. Savings from cost standardization realigned to PhilHealth, disaster fund. Read more.
Lapu-Lapu City Wins DILG SubayBAYANI Siete 2025 Award
Lapu-Lapu City is honored as the first Highly Urbanized City in Region 7 to receive the DILG SubayBAYANI Siete Award 2025 for its infrastructure management and community service excellence. Mayor Cindi King-Chan dedicates the win to taxpayers.
Cebu Gov't Responds to COA on P50.4M Idle Projects
Cebu Provincial Government cites earthquakes and national agency requests for the non-use of three completed projects flagged by COA. Officials detail plans to activate the P50.4M facilities.
Kalinaw SEMR Seeks Livelihood for 300+ Former Rebel Groups
Kalinaw SEMR, a peace group of former rebels, prioritizes sustainable income projects for over 300 affiliate organizations in Davao Region. Government programs like E-CLIP and BDP provide crucial support.
PNP Hunts Contractor in Davao Ghost Flood Control Scam
The PNP mobilizes tracker teams to locate contractor Sarah Discaya and others linked to a 'ghost' flood control project in Davao Occidental, following urgent orders from President Marcos.
Duterte Refuses ICI Probe, Calls It 'Scripted Circus'
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte declines ICI invitation on flood control probe, accuses it of political harassment and being a 'propaganda factory' for the Marcos administration. Read his full statement.
Revilla Jr. Asks DOJ for Extension on Flood Case
Ex-senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. requests more time to file counter-affidavit in Bulacan flood control anomaly. DOJ expects resolution by Dec. 15. #PhilippineNews
DOJ's Cadiz Resigns Over Flood Control Project Scandal
DOJ Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz resigns after being implicated in anomalous flood control projects and allegations of receiving P1 billion. The Ombudsman launches a probe.
Discayas' Luxury Cars Sold for P9.5M in BOC Auction
Two more luxury vehicles owned by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya were auctioned for nearly P9.5 million. Read the latest on the BOC's asset recovery efforts.
Charges Filed for P96.5M Ghost Flood Control Project
Ombudsman files graft, malversation charges vs DPWH officials, contractor for non-existent P96.5M Davao Occidental flood control. President Marcos orders arrest. Read the full story.
Duterte Welcomes Probe into Davao Flood Control Projects
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte welcomes an investigation into the city's flood control projects, denying any wrongdoing. He challenges critics to look at projects nationwide.
Sandro Marcos Appears Before ICI on Flood Control Probe
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos voluntarily testifies before the ICI regarding anomalous flood control projects. He denies P50B budget insertion claims by Zaldy Co. Read the latest.
Paolo Duterte rejects 'vague' ICI invitation on flood projects
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI inquiry into flood-control anomalies, citing separation of powers and accusing the body of political harassment. He urges an investigation into President Marcos instead.
Senate Probe: P180B Lost to Ghost Flood Projects
Senator Panfilo Lacson reveals over P180 billion likely lost to non-existent flood control projects. The Senate probe uncovers massive corruption involving contractors and officials. Read the full investigation details.
Over 250 Ghost Flood Control Projects Found by AFP
The AFP discovered 252 non-existent flood control projects. Seven suspects remain at large, with three negotiating surrender. Get the latest on the investigation.
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