He highlighted that about 64% of all flood control projects lack clear descriptions or are in different locations but share the exact same contract cost, raising suspicions.
Of the total ₱545 billion budget for flood mitigation projects from July 2022 to May 2025, ₱100 billion (18%) was awarded to only 15 contractors out of 2,409 accredited ones.
Five contractors — Legacy Construction Corp., Alpha & Omega General Contractor & Development Corp., St. Timothy Construction Corp., EGB Construction Corp., and Road Edge Trading & Development Services —have projects spanning almost all regions nationwide and are under scrutiny.
Some contractors, such as Alpha & Omega and St. Timothy Construction, are politically connected.
President Marcos has not accused any contractors of wrongdoing but called the findings disturbing and emphasized the need for thorough investigation before naming individuals involved.
There is a mismatch between the provinces with the highest number of flood control projects and those most flood-prone, according to the National Adaptation Plan 2023-2025.
Over ₱350 billion worth of 6,021 projects do not specify the exact flood control type being built, and many projects in different locations have identical contract costs, which Marcos finds suspicious and unlikely.
Metro Manila leads in flood control projects with 1,058 projects totaling ₱52.57 billion, followed by Central Luzon and Bicol regions.
Despite numerous flood control projects, especially 157 pumping stations in Metro Manila costing ₱11.67 billion, the city and nearby provinces experienced severe flooding during recent typhoons, which the President attributes partly to ineffective garbage collection affecting these stations.
