Try GOLD - Free
ICI eyes up 20 cases in 4 weeks over 421 ghost flood projects
The Freeman
|October 14, 2025
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) aims to file 15 to 20 cases within four weeks against individuals linked to the 421 suspected ghost flood control projects uncovered in the government's early assessment.
-
ICI special adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr. and executive director Brian Keith Hosaka hold a press conference at the commission's office in Taguig on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The STAR / EJ Macabbabad
(EJ Macabbabad)
Newly sworn in as special adviser to the ICI, former Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said the ICI, tasked to probe large-scale irregularities in public spending, is operating on a four-week plan.
This story is from the October 14, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Freeman
The Freeman
7 nations, EU hit China's ramming, water cannon
Seven foreign missions in the Philippines have called out China's latest actions in the West Philippine Sea after Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels rammed and fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Pag-asa Island over the weekend.
2 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Paolo bonds with daughters in Cebu anew
Actor Paolo Contis thanked his ex-wife Lian Paz and her husband John Cabahug for letting him spend time with his daughters.
1 min
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar- winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79.
Details were not immediately available and Keaton's loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told People, which said the actress died Saturday in California.
1 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu-based startup shines at 'Geeks on a Beach'
Cebu-based Chek Technologies emerged as one of the standout startups at this year's Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the Philippines' flagship tech and startup conference, as it showcased its new organizational intelligence platform PLATEAU.
1 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Spread of drug-resistant superbugs surging – WHO
The World Health Organization sounded the alarm Monday over soaring numbers of drug-resistant bacterial infections, compromising the effectiveness of lifesaving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
1 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn pay tribute to co-star Diane Keaton
Actress Bette Midler, who starred alongside Keaton in the 1996 comedy \"The First Wives Club,\" wrote on Instagram that Keaton \"was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was...oh, la, lala!
1 min
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
ICI eyes up 20 cases in 4 weeks over 421 ghost flood projects
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) aims to file 15 to 20 cases within four weeks against individuals linked to the 421 suspected ghost flood control projects uncovered in the government's early assessment.
1 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Team Cebu dominates Kids and Teens Pageant Global Phl 2025
It’s four crowns for Cebu as the Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstar 2025 finalists from Cebu City won major titles at the Kids and Teens Pageant Global Philippines held October 11 in Manila.
2 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
LGUs told: Inspect quake-hit structures
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered local government units (LGUs) in quake-hit areas to act swiftly and decisively in inspecting buildings and infrastructure before another disaster strikes, following the series of powerful earthquakes that shook parts of Mindanao and aftershocks that continue to rattle Cebu and other regions.
1 mins
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
NPL ratio rises to 9-month high in August
Philippine banks' gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to a nine-month high in August, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
3 mins
October 14, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size