The website allows citizens to access a comprehensive database and map of flood control projects and government infrastructure projects nationwide.

“Hindi natin kailangan maging engineer. Kung bawat mamamayan ay magbabantay, wala na sigurong makakalusot na ghost o substandard projects,” said TAPAT lead Redempto Parafina as he introduced the participating civil society organizations involved in the citizen monitoring across the country.

Anticipation grows as the crowd awaits the arrival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his presidential visit to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum with Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Saturday, February 21.

Marcos and Robredo are also set to inspect a flood control project in Barangay Triangulo, one of the areas heavily flooded in 2024 due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Marcos arrives in Naga City

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo officially met for the first time since their 2022 presidential race.

Aside from Marcos, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon is also present for the presidential visit.

Hontiveros visits Pag-asa Island in West Philppine Sea

Senator Risa Hontiveros pays a visit to Pag-asa Island, a part of the Spratly archipelago in the West Philippine Sea, on Saturday, February 21.

The island lies roughly 480 kilometers west of Palawan and is one of the most hotly contested areas in the waterway.

“Ang pagbisita ko dito sa Pag-asa Island, na bahagi ng Kalayaan Island Group sa West Philippine Sea, ay pagpapakita lamang ng suporta at pakikiisa sa mga kapwa nating Pilipino na nandito sa Kalayaan,” Hontiveros says.

“Sila at ang munisipalidad nila ay bahagi ng Pilipinas kaya hinding-hindi sila dapat pabayaan,” she adds.

Isko Moreno rules out 2028 national run, says he’s staying in Manila

Isko Moreno denies plans to seek higher office in the 2028 elections, saying he intends to stay in local politics. Asked to comment on Sara Duterte’s declaration that she will run for president, Moreno declined to respond.

“Pabayaan ninyo na ako rito sa Maynila, steady na muna ako sa gedli,” he said. “Sa lokal lang po ako. Tatakbo ako… mayor.”

During the recent midterm elections, Duterte endorsed Moreno’s mayoral bid. Moreno, in turn, shared the stage with several of Duterte’s senatorial candidates.

Duterte earlier said she has already chosen a potential running mate — someone she has been recruiting since last year — but declined to name the person.

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PHILIPPINE NAVY: VERIFY INFO FIRST

In response to media inquiries after a press conference of individuals who said they were former members of the Philippine Marine Corps and claimed to have delivered cash on the orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., among others, in relation to the flood control corruption scandal, the Philippine Navy says: “We remind the public to be discerning and to verify the accuracy and credibility of information, including the source and platform used, in order to help prevent and counter misinformation, disinformation and malinformation which have become increasingly prevalent.”

Navy spokesperson Captain Marissa Martinez says based on their records, four of those who spoke in the press conference were never members of the Navy or the Marine Corps (two of the four claim to have been formerly in the Army, based on their affidavits). 

“Majority” were “discharged dishonorably from the service,” while others “were able to retire in good standing.” The Navy declined to expound on the details of the dishonorable discharge of individuals. 

Added Martinez: “The Philippine Navy respects and adheres to constitutional processes, including judicial and legislative inquiries. The Navy does not and will never prevent any individual from testifying the truth, as doing so would go against our core values and principles. The Philippine Navy remains a professional, disciplined and non-partisan organization. We will never compromise our values, integrity and reputation. We remain steadfast in our mandate to Defend the country’s sovereignty and serve the Filipino people.”