Share Post Viber icon Viber EmailThousands of Filipinos called for accountability over anomalous flood-control projects. The weight of history and the flood of angerReuters reported that 9,855 flood-control projects valued at about ₱545 billion (US$9.5 billion) are under scrutiny for alleged anomalies. Labor unions and transport groups, including Manibela and PISTON, underscored how anomalies in public works drain resources that could have improved roads and raised wages. The Palace also announced tighter rules at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), requiring stricter project verification before payments. Public Works Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan resignedfollowing mounting criticism and calls for accountability.