DILG Warns on Fire Inspection Extortion
The Department of Interior and Local Government alerts entrepreneurs to a new corruption modus involving BFP personnel and vendors, urging documentation and reporting of incidents.
Category : Corruption Cases
Philippines Drops to 125th in Corruption Index Ranking
The Philippines has fallen to 125th place out of 182 countries in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index, scoring 32 points, below the global average of 42, according to Transparency International.
28 Water Assets Frozen in P4.8B Flood Control Scam Investigation
Authorities have frozen assets worth P4.8 billion linked to a flood control scam, including 28 water assets such as yachts, with more seizures possible as investigations intensify.
67 Congressmen in Ghost Flood Control Projects Exposed
Senator Lacson reveals 67 congressmen involved in ghost flood control projects, raising questions about their moral authority to impeach VP Sara Duterte.
LTO-7 Chief Franz Ranches Intensifies Anti-Fixer Drive
LTO-7 OIC Regional Director Francisco 'Franz' Ranches Jr. urges the public to report bribery and avoid fixers, prioritizing integrity programs and partnering with CIDG and CSC for training.
ICI Submits 125-Day Report to Malacañang, Cites P24.7B Seizures
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure submits its 125-day accomplishment report to Malacañang, detailing 9 Ombudsman referrals, 6,692 frozen accounts, and P24.7 billion in asset seizures from flood control corruption probes.
Pampanga Raid Exposes Illegal Cigarette Factory, Officials Probed
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla reveals details of a major raid in Mexico, Pampanga, where an illegal cigarette factory was discovered, leading to arrests of Chinese nationals and rescue of Filipino workers. Investigation expands to include possible involve
DPWH Pampanga Officials Suspended in Extortion Probe
Three DPWH personnel in Pampanga have been relieved and suspended following allegations of extortion from contractors, with Secretary Vince Dizon enforcing a strict one-strike policy.
Mandaue Files P3.3M Malversation Case with Ombudsman
Mandaue City Administrator Atty. Gonzalo 'Sally' Malig-on confirms the city government has filed a criminal malversation case with the Ombudsman regarding over P3.3 million in missing public funds from the City Treasurer's Office.
Mandaue Files Case Over Missing P3.3M City Funds
Mandaue City government files criminal complaint against employee for alleged malversation of P3.3 million from city treasury, with investigation ongoing through Ombudsman.
Ex-DPWH Engineers Plead Not Guilty in Pandi Graft Case
Former DPWH engineers Brice Hernandez and JP Mendoza, along with cashier Christina Pineda, entered not guilty pleas at the Sandiganbayan for graft charges linked to an alleged P92.8-million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
DPWH-7 Warns Against Fake Solicitation Using Director's Name
The DPWH Regional Office 7 issues a public advisory warning against unauthorized solicitation and business transactions by individuals falsely using the name of OIC Director Simon Arias.
DPWH 7 Warns of Scammers Using Director's Name
The DPWH Central Visayas office issues a public advisory warning against scammers using the name of new director Simon Arias to demand money or negotiate fake deals.
ICI Probes Air, Water Assets in Corruption Scandal
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure investigates air and water assets of 140 individuals and 300 corporations linked to corruption, including flood control fund misuse.
Ex-DPWH Engineer Pleads Not Guilty in Flood Control Graft Case
Former DPWH Engineer Emelita Juat enters a not guilty plea in a graft case related to a ghost flood control project in Bulacan. The Sandiganbayan reschedules arraignments for other accused, including ex-Senator Bong Revilla.
Mayor Jonkie Ouano Faces Anti-Graft Complaint
A complaint alleging violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act has been filed against Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito 'Jonkie' Ouano before the Office of the Ombudsman, with accusations of unlawful appointment and grave misconduct.
Ex-DPWH Chief Bonoan Faces Senate Hearing on Flood Projects
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan attended a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing regarding allegations of providing incorrect coordinates for flood control projects, linked to 421 ghost projects and data reliability issues.
Lacson: Evidence to Jail Flood Control Culprits
Senator Panfilo Lacson asserts that solid evidence, not public clamor, will lead to convictions in the multi-billion peso flood control project corruption scandal.
Revilla Co-Accused Arrested in Benguet Over Ghost Project
Christina Mae del Rosario Pineda, a co-accused of ex-Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., was arrested in Benguet in connection with a P92.8 million ghost flood control project in Bulacan.
Ex-DPWH Officials, Revilla Face Jail for Bulacan Scam
Four former DPWH officials and ex-senator Bong Revilla Jr. are set for detention at Quezon City Jail over a P92.8 million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, with one suspect still at large.
AMLC Freezes P22.8B in Flood Control Anomaly Assets
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has frozen P22.869 billion in assets connected to anomalous flood control projects through 15 Court of Appeals orders, targeting 724 individuals and 537 entities.
Marcos Jr. Unhappy with Bribery Try on Remulla Siblings
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expresses displeasure over reports of a bribery attempt targeting Ombudsman Boying Remulla and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, amid ongoing flood control corruption investigations.
Alcantara Implicated in New Bulacan Ghost Flood Control Projects
State witness Henry Alcantara is linked to new ghost flood control projects in Bulacan, with COA audit revealing P325 million in irregularities and missing documents.
Two Accused in Flood Control Anomaly Face Court
Engineer Emelita Juat and Christina Pineda, accused in a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, appeared before the Sandiganbayan. They will be detained at QC Jail as pre-trial begins Friday.
Dizon Confident in Evidence vs. Co in P289M Flood Control Case
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon expresses confidence that evidence against former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and others in a P289 million anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro is strong, with Sandiganbayan hearings ongoing.
AMLC Freezes P22.8B in Flood Control Probe
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has obtained 15 freeze orders covering assets worth P22.869 billion as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in government flood control projects.
Palace on Revilla Arrest: Due Process Respected
Malacañang calls former Sen. Bong Revilla Jr.'s surrender 'normal,' respecting the arrest warrant for a P92.8M ghost project. President Marcos was surprised but insists allies are not exempt. Read more.
Bong Revilla Detained in QC Jail Over Ghost Project
Former Senator Bong Revilla is detained at Quezon City Jail after surrender for graft & malversation in a P92.8M ghost flood control project. Details inside.
Marcos Jr. Did Not Order Restart of Flood Control Probe
Malacañang clarifies there is no presidential order to restart the probe into anomalous flood control projects. The investigation will be amended based on new findings from the DPWH.
Ombudsman: Returning Stolen Funds is Accountability, Not Theft
The Ombudsman rebukes contractor Pacifico Discaya for claiming he feels 'robbed' by being asked to return money in a flood control probe. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon also condemns the statement. Read the latest on the Senate investigation.
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