Philippine Senate President: Over P180bil likely lost to ghost flood control projects


FILE PHOTO: Protesters are blocked as they try to march towards the Malacanang Presidential Palace during an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. - AP

MANILA: Over P180 billion (US$3.06 billion) has likely been lost to ghost flood control projects dating back to 2016, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson.

He said the figure does not include substandard projects.

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