DOJ: Only 14 DPWH Flood Projects Are Ghosts
DOJ confirms only 14 DPWH flood control projects are ghost projects, narrowing the ₱500B scandal but keeping graft, malversation cases alive.
Corruption
Ombudsman Takes Charge of Explosive Cabral Files Probe
The persistent turmoil surrounding the “Cabral Files” took a decisive turn as Malacañang confirmed that the Office of the Ombudsman now holds jurisdiction over the authentication and investigation of the controversial documents. Leaked by Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste, the files allege systemic corruption in flood control projects, a claim that Department of Public Works and … Read more
DPWH Ghost Projects Scam Hits P30B Flood Control Funds
The Philippine government faces an unprecedented crisis as the “Cabral Files,” documents linked to the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, unveil a sprawling scheme involving billions of pesos in fraudulent flood control projects nationwide. The scandal, exposing at least 421 validated “ghost” projects out of 8,000 inspected, has … Read more
PBBM Halts Flood Control 2026 Budget Over P350B Scandal
As 2025 draws to a close, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has placed flood control projects squarely at the center of his administration’s intensified anti-corruption drive. In a decisive policy shift, the President ordered stringent audits and performance reviews across infrastructure agencies, halting new allocations for flood control in 2026 until it is proven that … Read more
DPWH Surrenders Cabral Files to Ombudsman for Probe
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally surrendered all computers, digital storage devices, and relevant documents from the late Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral’s office to the Office of the Ombudsman. This key development, completed on December 23, 2025, marks a critical step in a growing investigation
Contractor Discaya Arrested for P7.1B Tax Evasion, Graft
In a sweeping move against entrenched corruption in government infrastructure projects, contractor Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya was arrested on December 18, 2025, by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on charges tied to a staggering ₱7.1 billion tax evasion case and alleged involvement in a series of irregularities in flood control projects nationwide. The crackdown … Read more
Opulencia Surrenders P40M to DOJ in Flood Scam Probe
Gerard Opulencia, former director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) National Capital Region (NCR) office, has surrendered ₱40 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of a broader plea agreement connected to the ongoing flood control corruption scandal. This initial repayment marks a significant step in efforts to recover public … Read more