The ombudsman is seeking the Chief Justice's intervention regarding a malversation case concerning a flood control project in Bulacan.

The entities involved

• Bulacan →

  province of the Philippines

  • Bulacan hosts an NMIA project under a public-private partnership, focusing on balancing development with environmental protection.Sun 17:10
  • The Department of Public Works is being held responsible for failures in flood control infrastructure across Tarlac, Bulacan, and Metro Manila.Wed 17:49
• Sandiganbayan →

  special appellate collegial court in the Philippines

  • Martin Romualdez is facing a plunder case and an arrest order from the Sandiganbayan over a kickback scheme.Sun 17:08
  • Sara Duterte faces an unexplained wealth case and Senate subpoenas regarding her husband's businesses.Fri 02:17
• ombudsman →

  official representing the interests of the public

  • Calls were made to the Ombudsman and Parliament to investigate prison conditions and urge the President to grant special allowances to prison staff.Mon 11:24
  • Ombudsman investigating flood control controversy.Sun 23:00
• Alexander Gesmundo →

  Chief Justice of the Philippines since 2021

  • The Supreme Court faces a chief justice vacancy following a retirement, with Marvic Leonen appointed as acting chief justice.Wed 10:37
  • The Supreme Court affirms its service to the Filipino people, while Chief Justice Gesmundo leads modernization efforts, culminating in a Judiciary Night in Makati.Wed 05:48

Related events

• Charges have been filed regarding an alleged flood control scam involving Martin Romualdez and other parties.Jul 27
• The Ombudsman filed a case against Martin Romualdez.Sep 6
• Martin Romualdez and Jinggoy Estrada are implicated in a flood control scandal in Bulacan, under investigation by the ombudsman.Aug 3
• Maryann Corpus-Mañalac, an Associate Justice, faced charges related to flood control corruption on September 3, 2026.Sep 3
• Ombudsman's delays led to the court dismissing cases concerning Iloilo City.Aug 16