MANILA, Philippines – The lack of approval of Quezon City construction projects proves that “flood control projects are being used as ATMs by corrupt officials and contractors,” the Makabayan bloc said on Saturday. The Makabayan bloc said the “shocking revelations” of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was evidence of corruption behind the flood control projects, the statement read. Belmonte, on Friday, held a press conference on the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects in Quezon City. The local government revealed to the media that out of 254 DPWH flood control projects worth P14.24 billion in Quezon […]... Keep on reading: Makabayan: Flood projects are ‘ATMs to corrupt officials, contractors’