Minority Senators Accused of Blocking Flood Control Probe

Senator Erwin Tulfo has accused minority senators of blocking a probe into flood control projects. He suggested that the reasons for their obstruction are 'obvious'.

28 Jul, 08:56 — 28 Jul, 14:43

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Allegations of anomalies in flood control projects are significant due to their impact on public safety and infrastructure, especially in a country prone to flooding. Obstructing such an investigation could raise concerns about transparency and accountability in government.

Key entitiesErwin Tulfo Minority Senators Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Ping Lacson

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Senator Erwin Tulfo accused minority senators of blocking the flood control probe
The probe is being conducted by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee

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Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo accused the minority bloc of blocking the panel’s investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

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Senator Tulfo's insinuation that the reason for the minority's obstruction is "obvious" due to former chair Ping Lacson's past actions

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The coverage is largely neutral, reporting directly on Senator Tulfo's accusations without significant editorializing or partisan framing.

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Erwin Tulfo: Minority senators are blocking flood control probe

MANILA, Philippines – Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday accused the chamber’s minority bloc of blocking the panel’s investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Tulfo remarked that he is considering holding a blue ribbon hearing the following week. “The obstacle, to tell you the truth, honestly, is the other

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'Obvious' why: Tulfo says minority blocking flood control probe

Senate blue ribbon chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo accused the minority of blocking the panel from reopening its flood control probe, saying the reason was "obvious" given whom former chair Ping Lacson has been closing in on.

By Cristina Chi

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Erwin Tulfo: Minority senators are blocking flood control probe

'Obvious' why: Tulfo says minority blocking flood control probe

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