Celebrities and influencers share their take on trending flood control projects controversy

Stirring public debate, the recent flood control projects controversy made waves online, with celebrities and content creators weighing in on the issue. The hot topic began with Jessica Soho's Special Report on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, which aired on August 24, about flooding and incomplete flood control projects. One line in particular struck a chord with many viewers -- "Hindi na pala baha ang magpapalubog sa ating bayan, kundi kasakiman." This powerful statement sparked numerous online discussions, with netizens highlighting how dishonest politicians allegedly embezzled funds intended for flood control initiatives. These conversations also fueled online hate toward the children of alleged corrupt officials, who carelessly display their lavish lifestyles on social media. Part of the ongoing discussion involves Claudine Co , whose family has been linked to construction firms criticized by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for winning multi-million-peso contracts with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), including road and flood control projects. Reports indicate that Claudine is the daughter of former Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Christopher Co, co-founder of Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corporation, and the niece of Congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, CEO of the Sunwest Group of Companies. As the controversy continues to gain traction on social media, celebrities and content creators have also joined the conversation, sharing their own take on the issue. Check out the reactions of celebrities and content creators on the flood control controversy here: