Senate probe flags ghost flood control projects, corrupt practices

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The Senate blue ribbon committee zeroes in on ghost projects and questionable practices in the government’s flood control program in a hearing Tuesday, August 19.  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/recap-senate-flags-ghost-flood-control-projects-corruption/

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00:01The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee zeroes in on ghost projects and questionable practices

00:06in the government's flood control program in a hearing Tuesday, August 19.

00:10Out of the top 15 flood control contractors, only seven showed up in the hearing.

00:14Among those absent were Sara Deskaya of Alpha and Omega and Lawrence Lubiano of Central Waste Construction.

00:20Lubiano was represented by his lawyer at the hearing.

00:23During the hearing, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan reveals many projects proceeded without feasibility studies.

00:29He adds, the Public Works and Highways Department has not been coordinating with the River Basin Control Office,

00:35the agency mandated to draft a master plan for flood control.

00:39Senator Rafi Tulfo alleges, only 13.5% of project funds actually reach construction.

00:45He claims the rest goes to government officials and contractors, some of whom flaunt wealth through helicopters and mansions.

00:52Senator Sherwin Gachalian meantime warns the DPWH could face a zero budget if it continues to fund substandard or ampaw projects.

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