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/ Updated as of: 04:32 PM September 09, 2025

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MANILA, Philippines — The House resumed on Tuesday its hearing on questionable flood-control projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in which several public officials and private contractors have been implicated.

The House hearing happens a day after the Senate conducted its own hearing on the issue.

LIVE UPDATES: Anomalous flood-control projects hearing at Senate

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Sen. Estrada to sue engineer who linked him to infra kickback mess

September 9 , 2025 – 03:12 PM
Sen. Estrada to sue engineer who linked him to infra kickback mess
Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday said he will sue Brice Ericson Hernandez after linking him to anomalous infrastructure projects.

Ex-DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez to be detained at PNP custodial center

September 9 , 2025 – 02:19 PM
Ex-DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez to be detained at PNP custodial center
Former Public Works and Highways District Engineer Brice Hernandez will be detained at the Philippine National Police custodial center.

Ex-DPWH exec claims Villanueva complained of small allocation in 2023

September 9 , 2025 – 02:19 PM
Ex-DPWH exec claims Villanueva complained of small allocation in 2023
A former official of the DPWH has claimed that Sen. Joel Villanueva complained of low allocations regarding flood control projects in Bulacan.

Vico Sotto warns vs believing Discayas, says they have to present proof

September 9 , 2025 – 12:47 PM
Vico Sotto warns vs believing Discayas, says they have to present proof
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday cautioned against believing contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya’s claims without proof.

INQToday: Ex-DPWH engineer says Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva involved in infra issues

September 9 , 2025 – 12:30 PM
INQToday: Ex-DPWH engineer says Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva involved in infra issues
Former Bulacan assistant district engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez asked Tuesday the House of Representatives infra-committee not to return him to the Senate, citing alleged involvement of some senators in infrastructure controversies and concerns for his family’s safety.

Curlee Discaya denies having direct transaction with Romualdez, Zaldy Co

September 9 , 2025 – 12:02 PM
Curlee Discaya denies having direct transaction with Romualdez, Zaldy Co
Contractor “Curlee” Discaya denies having “direct transaction” with House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co.

Jinggoy Estrada to ex-DPWH engineer: Let’s take lie detector test

September 9 , 2025 – 11:36 AM
Jinggoy Estrada to ex-DPWH engineer: Let’s take lie detector test
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada dared his accuser, former DPWH Bulacan assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez, to a lie detector test.

‘Di pala safe’: Ex-Bulacan engr says Estrada dumped P355-M infra deals in province

September 9 , 2025 – 10:59 AM
‘Di pala safe’: Ex-Bulacan engr says Estrada dumped P355-M infra deals in province
It appears that Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is not safe after all, after former Bulacan assistant district engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez name-dropped him as one of the senators who are allegedly involved in the anomalous infrastructure projects hounding the country.

Ex-Bulacan deputy engineer says senators involved in infra issues

September 9 , 2025 – 10:54 AM
Ex-Bulacan deputy engineer says senators involved in infra issues
Former Bulacan assistant district engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez has asked the House of Representatives infra-committee if it is possible that he is no longer sent back to the Senate, as sitting senators are allegedly involved in the infrastructure issues hounding the country

Arjo Atayde inaming nagpa-picture sa mga Discaya: It was a quick ‘hi, hello’

September 9 , 2025 – 10:24 AM
Arjo Atayde inaming nagpa-picture sa mga Discaya: It was a quick ‘hi, hello’
INAMIN ni Quezon City 1st District Rep. Arjo Atayde na totoong nakilala niya ang mag-asawang Curlee at Sarah Discaya noong 2022.

Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin napamura habang ini-interview, nag-sorry

September 9 , 2025 – 10:33 AM
Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin napamura habang ini-interview, nag-sorry
NAG-SORRY si Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin matapos mapamura nang malutong sa live interview ng TV5 news anchor na si Cheryl Cosim.

Ex-DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez allowed to attend House probe

September 9 , 2025 – 08:24 AM
Ex-DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez allowed to attend House probe
Former DPWH District Engineer Brice Hernandez, who was earlier ordered detained in the Senate, has been allowed to attend the House probe.

Discayas name solons in flood control mess

September 9 , 2025 – 05:55 AM
Discayas name solons in flood control mess
The Discayas asked President Marcos and the Senate Blue Ribbon Chair Rodante Marcoleta for protection and security for their family.

Martin Romualdez: Contractors’ claim ‘false, malicious’

September 9 , 2025 – 05:50 AM
Martin Romualdez: Contractors’ claim ‘false, malicious’
“I will not allow falsehoods to tarnish my integrity or the institution I lead. Under my watch…punish the guilty, protect people’s money.”

Bersamin: Marcos’ fact-finding body won’t disrupt Congress probes

September 9 , 2025 – 04:19 AM
Bersamin: Marcos’ fact-finding body won’t disrupt Congress probes
Marcos wanted the body to be composed of people from different backgrounds, including a former justice, investigator and forensic accountant.

Marcos says independent body to catch ‘big fishes’ in flood control mess

September 9 , 2025 – 03:57 AM
Marcos says independent body to catch ‘big fishes’ in flood control mess
“This brazen corruption happened because it was neglected. We looked the other way. We pretended to be blind. We pretended to be deaf.”

Maine Mendoza ipinagtanggol si Arjo: Wala siyang ginagawang masama 

September 8 , 2025 – 03:55 PM
Maine Mendoza ipinagtanggol si Arjo: Wala siyang ginagawang masama 
MATAPANG na ipinagtanggol ni Maine Mendoza ang asawang si Cong. Arjo Atayde sa mga akusasyon ng mag-asawang Sarah at Curlee Discaya.

Dizon vows to ‘purge’ DPWH of ‘bad eggs’ amid flood control scandal

September 8 , 2025 – 10:14 PM
Dizon vows to ‘purge’ DPWH of ‘bad eggs’ amid flood control scandal
“Majority of people working in DPWH are hardworking, honest, and decent. But…we need to get rid of the bad eggs and the bad people,”

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