Drug war critic priest, ex-lawmakers deny flood control kickback claims
Catholic priest and human rights activist Fr. Flaviano Villanueva denied allegations of receiving kickbacks related to flood control projects, made by alleged former Marines during a Senate hearing. Villanueva, a critic of former President Duterte's drug war, and his foundation, Arnold Janssen Kalinga Foundation, stated the accusations were fabricated and unsupported by evidence.
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This article highlights serious corruption allegations against a prominent critic of the previous administration, underscoring ongoing political tensions and concerns about accountability and human rights in the Philippines.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FUEL PRICE TRACKER INFLUENCE OPERATIONS EXPLAINERS FACT CHECKS CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT VIDEOS NEWS COMMENTARIES Headlines Drug war critic priest, ex-lawmakers deny flood control kickback claims Renalyn Ramirez - Philstar.com June 5, 2026 | 11:13am Fr. Flaviano "Flavie" Villanueva of the Society of the Divine Word. Fr. Flaviano Villanueva via Facebook MANILA, Philippines (Updated 1:49 p.m.) - Catholic priest and human rights activist Fr. Flaviano Villanueva refuted the kickback allegations made by alleged former Marines during a Cayetano-led hearing in the Senate on Thursday, June 4.
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