The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, chaired by Senator Rodante Marcoleta, continues its investigation into alleged widespread corruption in government-funded flood control projects. Lawmakers are looking into accusations of “ghost” projects, substandard construction, and the awarding of billions of pesos in contracts to a select group of contractors.
This hearing is expected to question several contractors and officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) who have been subpoenaed to attend. The probe was initiated after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a review of flood mitigation programs and questioned the “disproportionate concentration and awarding of projects to a selected group of contractors.”
Chapters:
0:00:00 – Intro
0:33:38 – Blue Ribbon hearing called to order by Sen. Marcoleta
0:34:48 – Opening Statement: Billions in flood control funds questioned
0:54:42 – Rep. Toby Tiangco testifies on budget insertions
0:58:42 – The “Small Committee” that decides on budget changes
1:02:37 – Tiangco: How I traced the proponents of insertions
1:10:14 – Tiangco: Mindoro budget ballooned from ₱2.5B to ₱20B
1:15:55 – Tiangco explains “Parking” vs. “Sagasa” of funds
1:21:27 – Tiangco: Rep. Zaldy Co is proponent of ₱13.8B in insertions
1:22:38 – Tiangco: Party-lists Ako Bicol, BHW got billions in insertions
1:43:38 – Gov. Dolor details “nakakapanlumong” Mindoro flood projects
1:50:09 – Gov. Dolor: Overpriced, substandard projects with 3-meter instead of 12-meter sheet piles
1:51:43 – Gov. Dolor reveals “ghost” and “manananggal” projects
1:53:19 – Gov. Dolor: DPWH director said 25% is for “sa taas”
2:18:22 – Spouses Pacifico & Sara Discaya read their sworn statement
2:25:29 – Discaya names congressmen, DPWH officials in alleged kickback scheme
2:28:20 – Discaya: Names of Speaker Romualdez, Zaldy Co repeatedly mentioned
2:40:41 – Discaya provides breakdown of alleged “SOP”
2:52:53 – Senate questions DPWH officials named in affidavit
3:09:20 – The abandoned UP Manila Rizal Hall project
3:29:22 – Other contractors deny giving kickbacks
3:31:37 – Contractor claims DPWH officials used their license “sapilitan”
3:46:38 – Exposing casino habits of DPWH Bulacan officials
3:57:31 – DBM Sec. Pangandaman questioned on massive budget insertions
4:33:38 – PICAB questioned over ₱258-M under-collection of fees
4:44:20 – Senate questions DPWH Bulacan officials on “in-house contracting” modus
4:56:38 – Contractor: Bryce Hernandez ordered me to borrow licenses for his projects
5:08:40 – Ghost projects under Wawao Builders’ name exposed
5:30:53 – Hearing adjourns
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