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ICI Seeks Travel Ban on Romualdez, Others in Flood Control Probe

ICI Seeks Travel Ban on Romualdez, Others in Flood Control Probe

Former House Speaker Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez Sr. and former Senate President Senator Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero. ICI Seeks Travel Ban on Romualdez, Others in Flood Control Probe By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 8, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice…

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Flood Control Fiasco: Villar, Discayas to Face ICI on Alleged Ghost Projects, Kickbacks

Flood Control Fiasco: Villar, Discayas to Face ICI on Alleged Ghost Projects, Kickbacks

Sen. Mark Villar Flood Control Fiasco: Villar, Discayas to Face ICI on Alleged Ghost Projects, Kickbacks By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 7, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Mark Villar, former secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), is set to appear before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) this…

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P115-B ‘Shadow’ Budget Sparks Corruption Fears in Flood Projects

P115-B ‘Shadow’ Budget Sparks Corruption Fears in Flood Projects

P115-B ‘Shadow’ Budget Sparks Corruption Fears in Flood Projects By Bing Jabadan & Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 6, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A staggering P115 billion allocated for flood control projects “outside” the official Flood Management Program (FMP) in the 2025 General Appropriations Act has been uncovered. The “shadow” budget has ballooned…

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Amid Corruption Probe, CAAP Data Bares Co’s P4.7-B Aircraft Assets

Amid Corruption Probe, CAAP Data Bares Co’s P4.7-B Aircraft Assets

Amid Corruption Probe, CAAP Data Bares Co’s P4.7-B Aircraft Assets By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 25, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Amid an escalating corruption scandal in the government, new revelations have surfaced regarding the alleged substantial assets of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon disclosed on Wednesday (Sept….

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Romualdez’s Shadow Looms in Flood Probe; Senators Face Bribery Allegations

Romualdez’s Shadow Looms in Flood Probe; Senators Face Bribery Allegations

Romualdez’s Shadow Looms in Flood Probe; Senators Face Bribery Allegations By TheNationWeek.Com  | September 25, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – As the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee intensifies its probe into alleged corruption in flood control projects, a question hangs over the proceedings: Why is former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s name conspicuously absent? The question has fueled…

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Flood Control Probes: A Web of Dismissals, Accusations, Demands for Restitution

Flood Control Probes: A Web of Dismissals, Accusations, Demands for Restitution

Sen. Joel Villanueva Flood Control Probes: A Web of Dismissals, Accusations, Demands for Restitution By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 25, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The specter of corruption continues to haunt Philippine politics, with recent developments highlighting the complexities of pursuing justice and accountability. From pork barrel misuse to alleged irregularities in flood…

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Philippines Faces “Kakitocracy” Crisis as Whistleblower Bares Massive Flood Control Funds Anomalies

Philippines Faces “Kakitocracy” Crisis as Whistleblower Bares Massive Flood Control Funds Anomalies

Philippines Faces “Kakitocracy” Crisis as Whistleblower Bares Massive Flood Control Funds Anomalies By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 24, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A firestorm of controversy has engulfed the Philippines following explosive testimony before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that multi-billion peso funds from critical flood control projects were siphoned off to politicians’…

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