Flood control irregularities in the Philippines are not new. From previous administrations to the present, a recurring pattern emerges: billions allocated, projects launched, but full transparency often missing.
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While earlier narratives attempted to implicate the Duterte family, no verified documents ever supported such claims. Today, attention focuses on the Marcos administration, under whose term flood control funds and approvals are actively managed.
Historical Context Matters
Flood control programs are critical for disaster-prone communities. Yet historical audits highlight recurring issues:
- Budget allocations often exceed publicized figures
- Project completion reports remain unpublished
- Oversight mechanisms sometimes fail to prevent questionable insertions
These patterns underscore the importance of transparency and independent review.
The Marcos Administration and the Accountability Gap
Under Marcos, critics argue these patterns continue. Large-scale projects are approved and funded, but alleged internal lists documenting insertions and allocations have not been released. This lack of disclosure fuels public scrutiny.
Some analysts describe President Marcos Jr. as the alleged “mastermind” behind these irregularities. This reflects opinion and criticism, not a court verdict.
Protecting the Duterte Family While Questioning Current Power
No evidence implicates the Duterte family. Defending them is a matter of principle: accusations require proof. Meanwhile, the public rightly questions current decision-makers managing billions in public funds.
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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?
Why Transparency Cannot Wait
The absence of released documents undermines public trust. Citizens are left asking:
- Who authorized each project and insertion?
- Were allocations properly audited?
- Why are alleged lists never made public?
Conclusion
Flood control irregularities span multiple administrations, but accountability follows those who control budgets and implement projects. Protecting uninvolved families, demanding transparency, and scrutinizing leaders are not contradictory—they are essential for good governance.
Until official documents are released and audits verified, public questions remain unanswered, keeping the flood control saga unresolved.
