As the flood control controversy deepens, public attention has shifted to a fundamental question: who holds real power over the billions allocated for flood control projects?
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Despite repeated attempts to revive accusations against the Duterte family, no verified document, court ruling, or officially released list has ever named them. Instead, critics now focus on where authority, budget control, and implementation clearly reside—under the Marcos administration.
Power Defines Accountability
In governance, responsibility follows control. Flood control budgets, project approvals, and oversight agencies operate under the sitting administration. This reality has driven critics to argue that accountability must be examined at the highest level of current power.
The issue is not merely who benefits, but who authorizes, who approves, and who oversees.
The “Mastermind” Allegation Explained
Some political critics describe President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the alleged “mastermind” behind flood control scams. This term reflects public criticism and opinion, not a legal or judicial finding.
No court has ruled on such claims. However, critics argue that repeated patterns—large allocations, fast-tracked projects, and unreleased documentation—point toward centralized decision-making that demands explanation.
Why the Duterte Family Remains Outside the Evidence
Throughout the controversy, one detail remains consistent: no evidence has surfaced linking the Duterte family to flood control insertions or budget manipulation.
Defending them, supporters argue, is not about politics but fairness. Accusations without documents are not accountability—they are speculation.
Silence as a Political Risk
When alleged internal lists, audit references, or files are mentioned but never released, silence becomes damaging. Transparency is the simplest way to end speculation, yet it remains absent.
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- No complete list of alleged insertions
- No publicly accessible audit trail
- No detailed explanation of approval processes
In this vacuum, suspicion grows.
The Public Interest at Stake
Flood control funds are not abstract figures. They represent taxpayer money and community safety in disaster-prone areas.
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?
Citizens are not demanding political drama—they are demanding clarity.
Conclusion
The flood control controversy has evolved beyond personalities. It is now a test of transparency, leadership, and accountability.
Protecting families from baseless accusations while questioning those who currently wield power is not contradictory. It is essential to democratic governance.
Until documents are released and explanations provided, the question will remain: who truly controls the billions—and why won’t they fully explain how?
