While these works are intended to mitigate water overflow, local observers note that a number of them are situated in areas with low or moderate flood susceptibility, raising questions about project prioritization.
The hometown of former three-term House Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma has emerged as the biggest recipient of flood control projects in Nueva Vizcaya, topping all other municipalities in both number of projects and total allocation, data from Sumbong sa Pangulo website showed.
Posturing of reforms in government spending remains a farce if unprogrammed funds remain part of the proposed 2026 national budget, progressive lawmakers warned.
The organizers, the Peoples Rising for Climate Justice Global, denounced the intimidation campaign they said amplifies the need for solidarity for affected the communities who suffer the “twin evils of climate injustice and militarism.”
A town mayor in Cagayan province has accused Cagayan 3rd Dist. Rep. Joseph “Pulsar” Lara of allegedly profiting from projects carried out by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), using his firm as the private contractor.
Caramat said the LGU opted to withdraw its support for the dam construction following reports that NGC Mineral Resources Corp. had sought mining exploration rights in parts of Santa Fe.
By comparison, some larger and flood-prone provinces in Central Luzon and Bicol received less than half that amount over the same period.
The women’s party said their legislative action was filed on the World Day for Decent Work last Tuesday in light of the recent Cebu incident where BPO companies reportedly forced employees to continue working despite a strong earthquake.
“Initial reports and witness accounts contradict this. Residents of the community reported no indication that a firefight ever took place between security forces and the victims, raising serious doubt over the military’s version of events,” Panay Alliance Karapatan said.
“The JMS Legacy Museum is for everyone. We are very proud to have the museum open to inspire all to learn from Jomaʼs life and legacy,” de Lima said.
