MANILA, Philippines — Taguig citizens formed an anti-corruption group and called for an investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects worth P2.8 billion in the city.
The Nagkakaisang Damdamin ng Mamamayan Laban sa Korapsyon (Nadamako), which was formed on Sunday, urged the Senate, Office of the Ombudsman and Department of Public Works and Highways to investigate what it described as questionable flood control projects.
It alleged that some projects existed only on paper, while others involved unauthorized reclamation along C-6. It said that 42 projects were questionable in terms of bidding, implementation and cost.
The group said funds intended to protect residents from flooding should not be used for projects that benefit private interests.
“We will not allow the people’s money, which should be used for flood protection, to end up in the pockets of a few,” Nadamako convenor Jun Menia said.
“What should be a barrier against water is being used as filling material for C-6,” Menia added, referring to the group’s allegation that flood control funds were being used for reclamation.
The group’s call comes as Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson continues to investigate alleged anomalous flood control projects in Taguig, including the alleged illegal reclamation along Laguna de Bay.
The group also announced plans for prayer vigils, campus activities, candle-lighting events and community forums as part of its campaign against corruption.
