DPWH Pampanga Officials Suspended in Extortion Probe
Three DPWH personnel in Pampanga have been relieved and suspended following allegations of extortion from contractors, with Secretary Vince Dizon enforcing a strict one-strike policy.
Three DPWH personnel in Pampanga have been relieved and suspended following allegations of extortion from contractors, with Secretary Vince Dizon enforcing a strict one-strike policy.
Mandaue City Administrator Atty. Gonzalo 'Sally' Malig-on confirms the city government has filed a criminal malversation case with the Ombudsman regarding over P3.3 million in missing public funds from the City Treasurer's Office.
Mandaue City government files criminal complaint against employee for alleged malversation of P3.3 million from city treasury, with investigation ongoing through Ombudsman.
Former DPWH engineers Brice Hernandez and JP Mendoza, along with cashier Christina Pineda, entered not guilty pleas at the Sandiganbayan for graft charges linked to an alleged P92.8-million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
The DPWH Regional Office 7 issues a public advisory warning against unauthorized solicitation and business transactions by individuals falsely using the name of OIC Director Simon Arias.
The DPWH Central Visayas office issues a public advisory warning against scammers using the name of new director Simon Arias to demand money or negotiate fake deals.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure investigates air and water assets of 140 individuals and 300 corporations linked to corruption, including flood control fund misuse.
Former DPWH Engineer Emelita Juat enters a not guilty plea in a graft case related to a ghost flood control project in Bulacan. The Sandiganbayan reschedules arraignments for other accused, including ex-Senator Bong Revilla.
A complaint alleging violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act has been filed against Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito 'Jonkie' Ouano before the Office of the Ombudsman, with accusations of unlawful appointment and grave misconduct.
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan attended a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing regarding allegations of providing incorrect coordinates for flood control projects, linked to 421 ghost projects and data reliability issues.
Senator Panfilo Lacson asserts that solid evidence, not public clamor, will lead to convictions in the multi-billion peso flood control project corruption scandal.
Christina Mae del Rosario Pineda, a co-accused of ex-Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., was arrested in Benguet in connection with a P92.8 million ghost flood control project in Bulacan.
Four former DPWH officials and ex-senator Bong Revilla Jr. are set for detention at Quezon City Jail over a P92.8 million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, with one suspect still at large.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has frozen P22.869 billion in assets connected to anomalous flood control projects through 15 Court of Appeals orders, targeting 724 individuals and 537 entities.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expresses displeasure over reports of a bribery attempt targeting Ombudsman Boying Remulla and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, amid ongoing flood control corruption investigations.
State witness Henry Alcantara is linked to new ghost flood control projects in Bulacan, with COA audit revealing P325 million in irregularities and missing documents.
Engineer Emelita Juat and Christina Pineda, accused in a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, appeared before the Sandiganbayan. They will be detained at QC Jail as pre-trial begins Friday.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon expresses confidence that evidence against former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and others in a P289 million anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro is strong, with Sandiganbayan hearings ongoing.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has obtained 15 freeze orders covering assets worth P22.869 billion as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in government flood control projects.
Malacañang calls former Sen. Bong Revilla Jr.'s surrender 'normal,' respecting the arrest warrant for a P92.8M ghost project. President Marcos was surprised but insists allies are not exempt. Read more.
Former Senator Bong Revilla is detained at Quezon City Jail after surrender for graft & malversation in a P92.8M ghost flood control project. Details inside.
Malacañang clarifies there is no presidential order to restart the probe into anomalous flood control projects. The investigation will be amended based on new findings from the DPWH.
The Ombudsman rebukes contractor Pacifico Discaya for claiming he feels 'robbed' by being asked to return money in a flood control probe. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon also condemns the statement. Read the latest on the Senate investigation.
Former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. voluntarily surrendered to PNP after an arrest warrant was issued for a P92.8M anomalous flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan. Read the latest updates.
Danao City Police apprehended four alleged sabongeros in a Sunday raid in Barangay Guinacot. The suspects face charges under PD 1602. Read the full report.
An 80-year-old man was arrested for operating an illegal swertres numbers game in Danao City. Police seized evidence and filed charges under RA 9287. Read the full story.
State auditors discovered unauthorized bank accounts and millions in unliquidated cash advances within AFP units. The military has pledged corrective action. Read the full report.
Senator Panfilo Lacson equates corrupt 'allocables' to robbery, vows Senate Blue Ribbon probe into DPWH files, Romualdez property deal. Hearing set for Jan 19, 2026.
Brigada News FM manager Jun Digamon surrenders to NBI-Davao after being convicted for online gender-based harassment under the Safe Spaces Act. Read the full story.
Sandiganbayan orders arrest of ex-senator Bong Revilla & 6 others for alleged malversation in Pandi flood control. HDOs issued. Stay informed on this major case.