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Davao flood control projects flagged

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November 06, 2025

House Deputy Minority Leader Antonio Tinio yesterday revealed alleged irregularities in several flood control projects implemented in Davao City from 2019 to 2022.

- By JOSE RODEL CLAPANO

According to an analysis conducted by Tinio and his team, of the partial dataset of 121 flood control projects worth P6.06 billion, 80 contracts worth P4.35 billion and implemented in Davao and Matina rivers showed serious red flags.

Tinio and his team based their findings on data sourced from the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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