“Flooded and Forgotten” — but not anymore.
In cities and provinces across the Philippines, floodwaters have become a tragic routine — disrupting lives, displacing families, destroying livelihoods. Nothing has changed. But today, inside the Senate, the voices of the people are finally being echoed in government halls. The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is now holding a high-stakes hearing, calling out top contractors and DPWH officials over billions of pesos spent on flood control projects — many of which remain delayed, defective, or entirely non-existent. Lawmakers have uncovered shocking revelations: alleged ghost projects, overpriced infrastructure, and massive kickbacks involving both public officials and private firms.
Where did the money go — and who is truly accountable?
Today’s Senate hearing marks a critical step toward uncovering the truth and ensuring justice. But beyond the walls of Congress, the real urgency lies in the streets, in the homes, and in the flooded communities waiting — not just for rescue, but for reform.
The Filipino people deserve more than temporary solutions. They deserve transparency, protection, and leadership that works.
