Calls are mounting for a more comprehensive review of alleged irregularities in government flood control projects, as senators continue to examine findings that remain incomplete and under deliberation.
Members of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee are still consolidating evidence and testimonies related to the probe, which covers reported anomalies in infrastructure projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The discussion was partly triggered by an unsigned draft or partial committee report circulated earlier this year, which has yet to be finalized.
Some senators warned that focusing public attention on the partial report could narrow the scope of the inquiry, which remains ongoing and is expected to include additional hearings and evidence.
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano underscored the need to look at the broader picture rather than isolated findings.
“Sa tingin ko, we’re making a mountain out of a molehill doon sa partial [report]. May opportunity tayo na ayusin ang ugat, hindi lang one-time, big-time,” Cayetano said during an ocular inspection of infrastructure projects in Taguig City conducted with the DPWH and the local government.
Several portions of the draft remain contested, reflecting differing views among lawmakers on key findings and conclusions.
Lawmakers involved in the probe said the goal is to establish a complete and verified account of how flood control funds were allocated and implemented, rather than draw conclusions from partial findings.
Questions have also been raised over early narratives labeling all flagged projects as “ghost projects,” a characterization now being revisited as more data emerges.
Officials noted that evolving findings have revealed inconsistencies in earlier reports, reinforcing the need for a more thorough and systematic review.
The Blue Ribbon Committee said the investigation remains active, with further evidence and testimonies expected to shape the final report.
Lawmakers also stressed that the issue appears systemic, pointing to broader accountability gaps in infrastructure planning and execution rather than isolated cases.
The committee is expected to continue its hearings in the coming weeks as it works toward a consolidated report reflecting the full scope of the inquiry.