The flood control controversy refuses to disappear—not because of what was proven, but because of what was never shown.
At the center of the issue is an alleged name list reportedly found in what are now commonly referred to as the Usec Cabral files. The list was said to contain names linked to questionable “insertions” in flood control projects—yet up to now, no official list has ever been released to the public.
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What Were the Usec Cabral Files?
The Usec Cabral files are described in public discussions as internal references allegedly pointing to irregular entries in flood control allocations. These entries, often called “insertions,” were believed to involve names connected to project endorsements or budget influence.
However, the files themselves were never formally published, authenticated in court, or presented to an independent investigative body. What remains are statements, references, and secondhand claims—not a verified public document.
The Alleged Name List and Why It Was Withheld
According to statements attributed to Leviste, the situation shifted when questions began surfacing about whether the list included individuals linked to the Duterte administration.
Once those questions emerged, the reported response was controversial but decisive: the list was not released.
No redacted version was made public. No official clarification followed. No confirmation or denial of specific names was issued.
No Duterte Names or No Transparency?
Some observers argue that no Duterte-era names appeared because none existed. Others counter that this claim cannot be verified because the list itself was never disclosed.
You cannot confirm or deny names that were never shown. The absence of evidence is not proof of innocence or guilt—it is simply the result of a document that remained hidden.
What the Public Never Received
- A complete and verified list of names
- An explanation of how alleged insertions were identified
- Independent or court-reviewed validation
- Clear accountability or resolution
Why Flood Control Allegations Matter
Flood control projects involve massive public funding and are intended to protect communities from recurring disasters. Any allegation tied to these funds carries serious public interest, especially when transparency is delayed or denied.
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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?
When information is withheld, speculation thrives—and public trust erodes.
The Bottom Line
Until the Usec Cabral files or any alleged name list are officially released, authenticated, and reviewed through proper legal channels, the issue remains an unresolved allegation.
What lingers is not a list of names, but a growing demand for transparency—because in matters of public funds, silence often raises more questions than answers.
