A year ago, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to prosecute everyone involved in corruption in flood control projects.
“Sa mga susunod na buwan, makakasuhan ang lahat ng mga lalabas na may sala mula sa imbestigasyon. Pati na ang mga kasabwat na kontratista sa buong bansa,” Marcos said in his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2025.
(In the coming months, we will file charges against those found at fault. Including their accomplices, contractors all over the country.)
“Mahiya naman kayo sa kapwa ‘nyo Pilipino,” he said. (Feel some shame toward your fellow Filipinos!)
One year later, cases have been filed against at least 30 individuals in different courts. At least 24 are officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The list also includes Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former senator Bong Revilla.
