President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has established a commission to investigate alleged anomalies in flood control projects, appointing a former public works chief, a top executive from a professional services firm, and a mayor who has vowed to expose corruption.
The commission, announced on Sunday, will review irregularities in infrastructure development and report its findings directly to the president. Its mandate includes evaluating contract processes, monitoring project execution, and addressing corruption allegations in high-impact government projects.
Marcos named a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary to the panel, citing the official’s background in infrastructure management. He also appointed an executive from leading auditing and advisory firm SGV & Co. to contribute expertise in professional services and governance.
Benguet Mayor Eric Yap, who earlier pledged to reveal alleged corruption among lawmakers linked to infrastructure projects, will serve as a special adviser to the commission. His role will provide additional oversight and local-level insights into the probe.
The commission’s creation is part of the government’s wider effort to strengthen accountability in public works. Marcos said the body will identify fraudulent practices, recommend policy reforms, and help restore public confidence in the administration’s infrastructure programs.
Investigations will prioritize projects with significant financial impact and relevance to flood control, an area that has drawn scrutiny following recent reports of irregularities.
Government officials and stakeholders said the commission’s work is expected to reinforce transparency measures in infrastructure development and curb opportunities for misuse of public funds.
