Graft complaints filed over Cebu flood projects
The National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines has filed criminal charges against 20 individuals, including government engineers, regarding alleged corruption in Cebu flood control projects. The charges include malversation of public funds and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
Why it matters
This case underscores efforts to combat systemic corruption in public infrastructure projects, which are critical for disaster resilience.
CRIMINAL charges have been filed against engineers and personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways and private individuals before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with alleged anomalous flood control projects in Cebu.The two separate criminal complaints against 20 officials, employees and private individuals were filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Cebu District Office, DOJ spokesman Paolo Martinez said on Tuesday.The cases arose…
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