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Wawao Builders general manager, Mark Allan Arevalo. DPWH Chief Vows Lifetime Ban on ‘Ghost Project’ Contractors  By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 5, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Newly installed Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has vowed to pursue a lifetime ban and file criminal charges against contractors Wawao Builders and Syms Construction…

The DPWH flood control project in Plaridel, Bulacan, is under investigation. Secretary Dizon claims it may be a “ghost project,” highlighting a suspicious timeline and possible contractor corruption during ongoing audits. DPWH Seeks Travel Ban on Officials, Contractors in ‘Ghost Projects’ By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 3, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In a…

St. Gerrard Construction owners, Sarah and Curlee Discaya, present their collection of imported luxury cars to a news anchor. The display of ill-gotten wealth comes amid allegations of financial impropriety related to flood control “ghost projects.” Luxury Cars, Lavish Lifestyle, Customs Probe: Discaya Embroiled in Corruption Scandal By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 3,…

Contractors Sarah Discaya and Mark Allan Arevalo are accused of amassing billions in ill-gotten gains from lucrative flood control ghost projects. Floodgates of Corruption: Senate Hearing Exposes ‘Ghost Projects,’ Tests Marcos’ Anti-Graft Resolve By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 2, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing this week has ripped…

Rice Prices Rise Following Import Ban By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.com | September 2, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Consumers are facing higher rice prices in local markets following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order 93, which suspended the importation of regular and well-milled rice for 60 days, effective this month. The ban, intended to…

Sarah Discaya Senate Hearing Unveils Allegations of Fraud vs Discaya By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 1, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In a gripping session of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Monday (Sept. 1, 2024), contractor Sarah Discaya faced serious allegations regarding her role in flood control projects that reportedly yielded her billions…