Today’s headlines: Flood control projects, Sotto & Villanueva, ‘Ketamine queen’
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 investigating ghost public works projects in Bulacan by top government contractor Wawao Builders. It ranks 12th among the Top 15 flood control project contractors previously named by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Several lawmakers ask the country’s economic managers if they were aware of the insertions made in the 2025 budget before it was signed by the President. They were referring to about P142.7 billion in last-minute changes to the 2025 budget.Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto questions the composition of the powerful Commission on Appointments, particularly the initial allotment of 10 members from the majority bloc.
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