The flood control controversy continues to intensify—not because of confirmed convictions, but because of what many believe was deliberately kept from the public.
At the center of the issue remains the alleged name list linked to questionable flood control “insertions,” often associated with references to the so-called Usec Cabral files. While speculation ran high, one outcome became clear: no verified document ever surfaced naming the Duterte family.
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No Names, No Proof: The Duterte Family Issue
Despite repeated attempts by critics to link former President Rodrigo Duterte and his family to flood control irregularities, no official list, court ruling, or authenticated record has confirmed such involvement.
Supporters argue that this absence is not accidental but factual. Without released documents or legal findings, accusations against the Duterte family remain unsupported claims rather than evidence-based conclusions.
Why the Narrative Shifted
As public pressure mounted, attention gradually shifted away from the Duterte family and toward the current administration. Analysts point out a simple reality: authority and control over flood control budgets and implementation now rest with the Marcos administration.
With this shift came stronger accusations—this time directed at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The “Mastermind” Claim: Allegation Rooted in Power, Not a Verdict
Some critics have gone as far as calling President Marcos Jr. the alleged “mastermind” of flood control scams. This description reflects political criticism and public suspicion, not a legal judgment.
No court has ruled, and no final investigative report has concluded that President Marcos personally orchestrated any scam. However, critics argue that large-scale budget releases, project approvals, and oversight failures occurred under his administration—placing responsibility at the top.
Why the Marcos Administration Faces the Hard Questions
- Flood control funds were released and expanded during the current term
- Project approvals and implementation occurred under present leadership
- Oversight agencies answer to the sitting executive branch
- Alleged documents and name lists were never released to the public
For many observers, these factors justify deeper scrutiny of the Marcos administration rather than recycled accusations against a previous one.
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Protection or Principle?
Defending the Duterte family, supporters insist, is not about politics—it is about principle. Accusations require proof, and no proof has been presented.
At the same time, critics maintain that questioning President Marcos Jr. is not persecution but accountability—especially when public funds meant to protect flood-prone communities are involved.
Continue Reading the Flood Control Series
- The Name List That Never Came Out
- Why the Duterte Family Was Never Named
- Flood Control Billions and the Silence of Accountability
- Historical Patterns and the Accountability Gap
- Who Controls the Billions?
- Will the Documents Finally Be Released?
The Unanswered Question
The real issue remains unresolved: if a name list truly existed, why was it never released?
Until documents are disclosed, authenticated, and reviewed through proper legal channels, the flood control scam issue remains an allegation—not a verdict.
What persists is public suspicion, fueled by silence, and a growing demand for transparency from those who currently hold power.
