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The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) has called for a comprehensive audit of the country\u2019s P245-billion budget for flood control projects for 2024 amid the massive flooding in the capital region following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi).<\/p>\n

Atty, Nicasio Conti, former commissioner of PAGC, now the chief executive officer of research firm Capstone-Intel Corp. said the current budget for flood control under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been raised from P185 billion in 2023, reflecting commitment to address the flooding issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Filipino taxpayers are hit three times for paying for ineffective flood control projects, incurring personal losses during calamities, and funding the calamity response and rehabilitation efforts,\u201d said Conti in a statement over the weekend.<\/p>\n

He stressed that public’s trust is undermined when these services fail to deliver, especially given the significant funds allocated for flood control. \u201cThe Filipino taxpayers deserve better public infrastructure services including effective flood control projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Conti said people pay taxes diligently in exchange for government programs and services, including safety and security during calamities such as typhoons and widespread flooding.<\/p>\n

However, the massive flooding in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bulacan highlights the mismanagement and possible corruption within these projects.<\/p>\n

“Due to the improper use and allocation of funds for flood control caused by corruption and substandard projects, taxpayers are short-changed,” he said. The misuse of funds leads to inadequate infrastructure that fails to protect the public effectively.<\/p>\n

Conti added that families affected by the massive flooding are faced with double whammy for additional costs of rehabilitating flooded homes, damaged properties, appliances, and vehicle. \u201cThe public not only suffers from the initial flood damage but also incurs additional expenses for rehabilitation and repairs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is worse is that despite the allocated funds to prevent flooding, these funds are not used properly,\u201d said Conti. The taxpayers’ money is again used for the calamity fund and rehabilitation, thus, resulting to the three-fold burden of taxpayers. the burden thrice: paying for ineffective flood control projects, incurring personal losses, and funding the calamity response and rehabilitation efforts.<\/p>\n

Atty. Conti stressed that the flood control budget for the DPWH 2024 at \u20b1245 billion surpassed the overall budget allocation of key executive branches, highlighting the government’s prioritization of infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. To illustrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Department of Labor and Employment<\/td>\nPhp 44. 8 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Environment and Natural Resources<\/td>\nPhp 25.4 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Justice<\/td>\nPhp 26.7 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Tourism<\/td>\nPhp 2.5 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Trade and Industry<\/td>\nPhp 24.4 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Energy<\/td>\nPhp 2.2 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Science and Technology<\/td>\nPhp 24.1 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Information and Communications Technology<\/td>\nPhp 10.8 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Foreign Affairs<\/td>\nPhp 24.2 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Finance<\/td>\nPhp 32.9 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Budget and Management<\/td>\nPhp 2.5 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department of Agrarian Reform<\/td>\nPhp 9.3 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) has called for a comprehensive audit of the country\u2019s P245-billion budget for flood control projects for 2024 amid the massive flooding in the capital region following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi). Atty, Nicasio Conti, former commissioner of PAGC, now the chief executive officer of research firm Capstone-Intel Corp. said the current budget for flood control under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been raised from P185 billion in 2023, reflecting commitment to address the flooding issues. \u201cThe Filipino taxpayers are hit three times for paying for ineffective flood control projects, incurring personal losses during calamities, and funding the calamity response and rehabilitation efforts,\u201d said Conti in a statement over the weekend. He stressed that public’s trust is undermined when these services fail to deliver, especially given the significant funds allocated for flood control. \u201cThe Filipino taxpayers deserve better public infrastructure services including effective flood control projects.\u201d Conti said people pay taxes diligently in exchange for government programs and services, including safety and security during calamities such as typhoons and widespread flooding. However, the massive flooding in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bulacan highlights the mismanagement and possible corruption within these projects. “Due to the improper use and allocation of funds for flood control caused by corruption and substandard projects, taxpayers are short-changed,” he said. The misuse of funds leads to inadequate infrastructure that fails to protect the public effectively. Conti added that families affected by the massive flooding are faced with double whammy for additional costs of rehabilitating flooded homes, damaged properties, appliances, and vehicle. \u201cThe public not only suffers from the initial flood damage but also incurs additional expenses for rehabilitation and repairs,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat is worse is that despite the allocated funds to prevent flooding, these funds are not used properly,\u201d said Conti. The taxpayers’ money is again used for the calamity fund and rehabilitation, thus, resulting to the three-fold burden of taxpayers. the burden thrice: paying for ineffective flood control projects, incurring personal losses, and funding the calamity response and rehabilitation efforts. Atty. Conti stressed that the flood control budget for the DPWH 2024 at \u20b1245 billion surpassed the overall budget allocation of key executive branches, highlighting the government’s prioritization of infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. To illustrate: Department of Labor and Employment Php 44. 8 billion Department of Environment and Natural Resources Php 25.4 billion Department of Justice Php 26.7 billion Department of Tourism Php 2.5 billion Department of Trade and Industry Php 24.4 billion Department of Energy Php 2.2 billion Department of Science and Technology Php 24.1 billion Department of Information and Communications Technology Php 10.8 billion Department of Foreign Affairs Php 24.2 billion Department of Finance Php 32.9 billion Department of Budget and Management Php 2.5 billion Department of Agrarian Reform Php 9.3 billion     **** \u00a0 For more information and interview opportunities regarding surveys, you may contact Capstone-Intel\u2019s Research and Publications Director, Ella Kristina Domingo-Coronel at 09565711298. Capstone-Intel is a high-impact research company that uses innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and information into breakthrough insights and actionable intelligence outputs. 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Conti added that families affected by the massive flooding are faced with double whammy for additional costs of rehabilitating flooded homes, damaged properties, appliances, and vehicle. \u201cThe public not only suffers from the initial flood damage but also incurs additional expenses for rehabilitation and repairs,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat is worse is that despite the allocated funds to prevent flooding, these funds are not used properly,\u201d said Conti. The taxpayers’ money is again used for the calamity fund and rehabilitation, thus, resulting to the three-fold burden of taxpayers. the burden thrice: paying for ineffective flood control projects, incurring personal losses, and funding the calamity response and rehabilitation efforts. Atty. 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He stressed that public’s trust is undermined when these services fail to deliver, especially given the significant funds allocated for flood control. \u201cThe Filipino taxpayers deserve better public infrastructure services including effective flood control projects.\u201d Conti said people pay taxes diligently in exchange for government programs and services, including safety and security during calamities such as typhoons and widespread flooding. However, the massive flooding in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bulacan highlights the mismanagement and possible corruption within these projects. “Due to the improper use and allocation of funds for flood control caused by corruption and substandard projects, taxpayers are short-changed,” he said. The misuse of funds leads to inadequate infrastructure that fails to protect the public effectively. Conti added that families affected by the massive flooding are faced with double whammy for additional costs of rehabilitating flooded homes, damaged properties, appliances, and vehicle. \u201cThe public not only suffers from the initial flood damage but also incurs additional expenses for rehabilitation and repairs,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat is worse is that despite the allocated funds to prevent flooding, these funds are not used properly,\u201d said Conti. The taxpayers’ money is again used for the calamity fund and rehabilitation, thus, resulting to the three-fold burden of taxpayers. the burden thrice: paying for ineffective flood control projects, incurring personal losses, and funding the calamity response and rehabilitation efforts. Atty. Conti stressed that the flood control budget for the DPWH 2024 at \u20b1245 billion surpassed the overall budget allocation of key executive branches, highlighting the government’s prioritization of infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. To illustrate: Department of Labor and Employment Php 44. 8 billion Department of Environment and Natural Resources Php 25.4 billion Department of Justice Php 26.7 billion Department of Tourism Php 2.5 billion Department of Trade and Industry Php 24.4 billion Department of Energy Php 2.2 billion Department of Science and Technology Php 24.1 billion Department of Information and Communications Technology Php 10.8 billion Department of Foreign Affairs Php 24.2 billion Department of Finance Php 32.9 billion Department of Budget and Management Php 2.5 billion Department of Agrarian Reform Php 9.3 billion     **** \u00a0 For more information and interview opportunities regarding surveys, you may contact Capstone-Intel\u2019s Research and Publications Director, Ella Kristina Domingo-Coronel at 09565711298. 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