Cebu BRT Gets 'Unsatisfactory' Rating from World Bank
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
President Marcos Jr. suspends new flood control funds in the 2026 budget, prioritizing transparency and the full use of existing P350 billion amid corruption investigations. Read the latest.
Sally Santos, owner of SYMS Construction, returns PHP 15 million as partial restitution in a DOJ investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Details on the MOA and the legislative inquiry revelations.
NBI-Central Visayas assures equal treatment for contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers detained over a P96.5M flood control anomaly. Justice Secretary Vida's directive aims to restore public trust in the justice system.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Archbishop Alberto Uy outlines a 7-point moral plan for Cebu's anti-corruption coalition. Will it strengthen or confuse the push for accountability after Typhoon Tino?
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
NBI serves arrest warrant on Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, linked to a P96.5 million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Read the full story on the high-profile corruption case.
DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon directs new Bulacan officials to finish all unfinished dikes, prioritizing the Calumpit site of a 'ghost' project. Read the latest on the flood control probe.
DPWH and ICI are finalizing a report on irregular flood control projects in Cebu, blamed for massive flooding and over 260 deaths during Typhoon Tino. Cases to be filed by January 2026.
The PNP mobilizes tracker teams to locate contractor Sarah Discaya and others linked to a 'ghost' flood control project in Davao Occidental, following urgent orders from President Marcos.
A new water drilling project in Barangay Naalad, Naga, Cebu, promises a reliable and clean water supply, solving a decades-old problem for residents. Completion is expected by January 2026.
Ombudsman files graft, malversation charges vs DPWH officials, contractor for non-existent P96.5M Davao Occidental flood control. President Marcos orders arrest. Read the full story.
RPMC urges DPWH 7 to proceed with dam feasibility studies after Typhoon Tino. Search for bodies under Cotcot Bridge halted by rain. Master plan update needed.
RDC 7 recommends updating Metro Cebu's 2017 flood control master plan and conducting feasibility studies for four new dams to combat severe flooding. Learn about the new nature-based solutions.
Ombudsman suspends 12 DPWH-Mimaropa officials for 6 months over alleged irregularities in a P289 million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. Key figures face graft charges.
The Diocese of Tagbilaran issues a powerful pastoral letter read in churches, linking relentless flooding to corruption in billion-peso 'ghost' flood control projects. A call for accountability and change.
Massive protests erupted across the Philippines on Nov. 30, 2025, fueled by corruption scandals and economic hardship. Calls grow for accountability and systemic change. Read the full story.
Over 100,000 Filipinos rallied nationwide on Nov 30, 2025, demanding accountability for rigged flood-control projects. Cardinal David calls for a return to the spirit of EDSA. Read more.
Bitget and The Ascent Project distribute P100,000 in relief goods to residents hit by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu. Learn how they are supporting recovery.
Thousands protested nationwide on Bonifacio Day 2025 demanding accountability for stolen flood control funds. The Trillion Peso March amplifies public anger over corruption that caused deadly flooding.
Over 8,000 protesters gathered in Metro Manila and Cebu City on November 30, 2025, demanding accountability for alleged corruption in flood control projects. Police deployed 17,000 officers to maintain security.
Mayor Gungun Gica confirms the Dumanjug flood control wall collapse was caused by extreme weather, not poor construction. The contractor will perform free repairs. Read the full investigation details.
Thousands joined nationwide protests demanding accountability for alleged corruption in flood control projects. Police deployed 17,000 personnel as demonstrations unfolded across multiple cities.
Massive protests sweep the Philippines over flood control ghost projects and rigged biddings. Leaders call for systemic reforms, anti-dynasty law, and transparent governance. Join the demand for accountability.
Filipinos protest flood control ghost projects and rigged biddings. Join the call for transparent governance and systemic reforms in the Philippines.
Former DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara returns P110M linked to flood control corruption, implicates senators & officials. Justice Secretary confirms more funds to be recovered. Read the full story.
Dismissed DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara returns P110M in corruption case, implicates senators and officials in flood control project anomalies. Read the full investigation details.
Hydrologist Danilo Jaque urges Cebu to combine P25B structural projects with reforestation and retention basins for effective flood control. Learn the hybrid solution.