The Cuentas Claras report reveals a troubling situation where 18 Marines were prevented from presenting their knowledge about the Maleta Gang. Additionally, the flood control scandal continues, with President Bongbong Marcos' 2024 SONA claims of 5,500 completed flood control projects being exposed as false. The following year, Marcos admitted that those projects were not actually completed, as billions were embezzled by big-time contractors and DPWH officials.
False Promises and Lack of Investigation
Marcos promised a thorough investigation to prosecute the corrupt, but no action was taken. The investigation yielded no results, no names were named, and no one was held responsible for the missing billions. This has led to public embarrassment for the administration.
Who Provided False Information?
The report questions who gave Marcos incorrect information about the 5,500 flood control projects. It points to the DPWH Secretary, suggesting that Marcos never questioned Sec. Bonoan about the discrepancies. The lack of accountability highlights a systemic issue.
Testimonies from contractors and district engineers, including some USeC officials, indicate massive corruption in the flood control program. The Blue Ribbon Committee and Sub-Committee hearings, led by Pia Cayetano and Rodante Marcoleta, have been obstructed. Witnesses reported difficulty entering the venue due to heavy police presence, raising concerns about transparency.
Obstruction of Justice
The report notes that the police, NBI, and Ombudsman are involved in silencing witnesses, while corrupt officials remain untouched. This has drawn comparisons to martial law, where people are prevented from speaking out. The public is urged to continue monitoring the situation and pray for justice and freedom.
