Leadership During Typhoons: Presence Over Position
Recent absences of officials during typhoons spark debate on crisis leadership. True leadership means staying when disasters approach, not delegating responsibility.
Recent absences of officials during typhoons spark debate on crisis leadership. True leadership means staying when disasters approach, not delegating responsibility.
Argao Municipal Council calls DPWH officials and contractors to explain concerns about P380M flood control projects' effectiveness after Typhoon Tino. Public invited to November 25 session.
Argao Council summons DPWH and contractors over concerns on flood control projects' quality and costs after Typhoon Tino. Public hearing set for Nov. 25, 2025.
Cebu City resident demands DPWH expedite stalled flood control project after Typhoon Tino caused worst flooding in Barangay Tinago. 33 deaths reported citywide.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon orders round-the-clock operations to restore hospitals, schools, and government buildings damaged by October earthquakes in Davao Oriental.
Iloilo City Rep. Julienne Baronda demands DSWD and DILG investigation into alleged withholding of AICS cash aid by barangay officials. Mayor Treñas suspends distribution pending probe.
President Marcos Jr. launches Oplan Kontra Baha, a nationwide flood mitigation program with DPWH and private sector support. Learn how this initiative will protect urban areas.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledges to imprison officials and contractors involved in corrupt flood control projects before Christmas 2025. Get the latest updates on the government's anti-corruption drive.
Local officials in Cebu face backlash for vacationing during Typhoon Tino despite storm warnings. Investigation demanded for dereliction of duty. Read more.
The DOJ is tracking former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan in the US during a P167M ghost flood control project investigation. Stay updated on this developing story.
DILG investigates 24 local officials for unauthorized foreign travel during Typhoons Tino and Uwan. Mayors face complaints for abandonment of posts. Details inside.
Cebu City's vital Bacayan-Talamban bridge shows structural damage from Typhoon Tino, threatening waste disposal and northern barangay access. Immediate repairs needed.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival warns of potential bridge collapse in Bacayan-Talamban, threatening daily garbage collection of 600 metric tons. Army and DPWH assistance requested for emergency repairs.
Typhoon Tino exposes critical gaps in Philippines' disaster response as mayors travel abroad during crisis. Investigation launched into officials' negligence during natural disaster.
President Marcos Jr. expresses anger at local officials' 'chill' approach during typhoons. 18 dead from Typhoon Uwan, over 200 from Typhoon Tino. DILG investigating absent executives.
Typhoon Tino's devastation reveals systemic failures in flood control and housing. Join the call for justice and sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.
President Marcos Jr. expresses dissatisfaction with local officials' relaxed approach during calamities while acknowledging effective preemptive evacuations that saved lives during Super Typhoon Uwan.
Ex-DPWH official recommended for ICI charges after allegedly receiving P2.5M for a road project. Former barangay captain also implicated in corruption scandal.
The Integrity Initiative Inc. demands criminal charges against ex-DPWH officials including Roger Bonoan over alleged irregularities in Manila's flood control projects worth billions.
Cebu City Councilor urges DPWH to construct temporary bridges for isolated mountain communities after Typhoon Tino destroyed vital infrastructure, cutting off access to essential services.
Former DPWH officials in Quezon City confront massive tax evasion allegations involving P16 billion in undeclared contracts. BIR takes legal action for willful tax violation.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a comprehensive investigation into Cebu's flood control infrastructure after recent heavy rains caused severe flooding, questioning the effectiveness of billion-peso drainage projects.
The Philippine Ombudsman has formed a special task force to investigate multiple government infrastructure projects connected to former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar and the Villar family business empire.
Infrastructure Contractors International calls for immediate Ombudsman probe into DPWH officials including Bonoan over alleged corruption and project irregularities.
Cebu Provincial Government and DPWH-7 join forces to fast-track critical infrastructure rehabilitation, enhancing project coordination and implementation efficiency across Central Visayas.
Kumalarang village in Isabela City, Basilan receives massive P83-million infrastructure upgrade including farm-to-market roads and drainage systems to boost agriculture and flood control.
The Department of Public Works and Highways in Cebu admits to project setbacks but commits to completing vital infrastructure by 2026, addressing transparency and accountability concerns.
Farmers and residents in Paquibato District face economic paralysis as collapsed road sections cut off access to markets and essential services. Local officials urge DPWH for emergency repairs.
Mayor Michael Rama and two Cebu City officials have been charged with graft over alleged irregularities in the Colon Night Market operations, facing accusations of causing undue injury to the government.
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia issues strong warning to national government agencies against interfering with provincial infrastructure projects without proper coordination.