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Ombudsman launches corruption probe into Davao City flood control projects
The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating potential graft in flood control initiatives in Davao City, which received substantial budget allocations under the previous administration. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla identified the city as a key focus area during budget deliberations in Congress.
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The anti-graft agency is examining whether corruption occurred in the implementation of flood control projects in Davao City, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday. Remulla characterized the city as the "epicenter" of flood control budget appropriations during the preceding administration, signaling heightened scrutiny of spending in the region.
Remulla disclosed the investigation while the House Committee on Appropriations was reviewing the Office of the Ombudsman's budget proposal. The statement underscores concerns about the allocation and management of public funds designated for critical infrastructure projects in Mindanao's largest city.
The probe aims to determine whether officials involved in flood control initiatives misused budgets or engaged in corrupt practices. The Ombudsman's office has jurisdiction to investigate administrative and criminal cases involving public officials suspected of graft and corruption.
Davao City has faced recurring flooding issues, making flood control projects essential to the region. The investigation reflects broader government efforts to ensure accountability in infrastructure spending and protect public resources from misappropriation.