The ombudsman has deferred its investigation into a flood control scandal affecting multiple regions, including Manila and Pampanga.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
The ombudsman has deferred its investigation into a flood control scandal affecting multiple regions, including Manila and Pampanga.
Who's involved
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Part of
Ombudsman investigates graft allegations and flood control irregularities across Tarlac, Bulacan, and Metro Manila.Also in this story
- Severe flooding in Metro Manila attributed to factors including the contribution of neighboring Bulacan province.
- The Department of Public Works is being held responsible for failures in flood control infrastructure across Tarlac, Bulacan, and Metro Manila.
- DPWH constructed a dam in Tarlac on August 1, 2026, which is now posing a significant risk of flooding.
- Manuel Bonoan testified regarding a flood control project in Bulacan.
The entities involved
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Manila
capital city of the Philippines
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Luzon
largest island of the Philippines
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Pampanga
province of the Philippines
Related events
- Corruption is hindering effective flood control projects in the Philippines.
- Flooding affects parts of Luzon while DSWD reports poverty alleviation programs and activists lead accountability groups in Manila.
- Claire Castro warned about flooding in Luzon and spoke on flood mitigation strategies specific to Metro Manila.
- Ivana Alawi conducted relief operations in a flooded area in Luzon.
- Harold Duterte calls for investigations into flood control projects across multiple regions including Bulacan, Cebu, Mindoro, Pampanga, and Davao.