The Senate blue ribbon committee zeroes in on ghost projects and questionable practices in the government’s flood control program in a hearing Tuesday, August 19. At least two government agencies are ...

MANILA, Philippines — Anomalous ghost flood control projects have cost the Philippine economy up to P118.5 billion from 2023 to 2025 according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. On the second day of ...

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan confirmed the existence of “ghost” flood control projects in some districts of Bulacan, saying an investigation into the matter is now ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) admitted the likely presence of ghost projects, particularly in the province of Bulacan. On the Senate’s opening day of probing ...

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan assured the public Wednesday that the supposed ''ghost'' flood control projects would be validated and investigated. ''This is ...

Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila. As calls for transparency in flood control projects grow among sectors and civil society, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula urged religious ...