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Authorities have arrested seven individuals in connection with the flood control scam, six of whom voluntarily surrendered, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, November 24.

 

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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed all personnel at international airports and seaports nationwide on heightened alert following the Sandiganbayan’s issuance of arrest warrants on November 21 against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and 15 others.

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Former Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol Partylist) refused to receive the Ombudsman’s order to file a counter-affidavit, the office said.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it has issued subpoenas to five respondents in connection with the alleged anomalous flood control projects.

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The Commission on Audit (COA) has submitted four additional Fraud Audit Reports to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which explains further irregularities in flood control projects managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office.

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It was meant to uphold respect between chambers, but has interparliamentary courtesy become a shield for corruption?

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The Commission on Audit (COA) has submitted four additional Fraud Audit Reports to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which explains further irregularities in flood control projects managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office.

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It was meant to uphold respect between chambers, but has interparliamentary courtesy become a shield for corruption?

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