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Chavit Singson Calls On PBBM To Step Down Amid Massive Flood Control Corruption Scandal
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Former Ilocos Sur governor and businessman Chavit Singson has called for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step down, accusing his administration of being behind what he described as the biggest corruption scandal he has seen in his lifetime — the alleged misuse of billions of pesos in flood control projects.
In a video message circulating online, Singson said he could no longer stay silent in the face of what he called a well-orchestrated corruption scheme that has worsened flooding across the country while draining public funds.
“Our people are struggling. Prices are high, floods are everywhere, and billions are being lost to corruption,” Singson declared. “This flood control scandal is the biggest corruption scheme I have witnessed in my entire life, having seen eight presidents lead this nation.”
He claimed that while the government has poured ₱500 billion into flood control programs under the Marcos administration, the projects have failed to prevent worsening floods — pointing to what he said were ghost projects and irregular contracts.
“The President Knows Everything”
Singson directly linked the alleged corruption to President Marcos, saying that nothing in the national budget moves without his approval.
“Public funds are not released easily. At the very top of that process sits one man — the President of the Republic of the Philippines,” he said.
“So when the Congress inserted ₱450 billion and Marcos Jr. vetoed only ₱29 billion, it means he personally reviewed the remaining ₱421 billion.”
According to Singson, the administration’s “Build Better More” program has turned into “Build More, Waste More.”
He said the President, who also chairs the Cabinet cluster on disaster preparedness and infrastructure, failed to create a science-based national flood control master plan, leading to scattered, uncoordinated projects.
“Start in Ilocos Norte”
Singson also challenged the government’s Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) to start its investigation in Ilocos Norte, the President’s home province.
He claimed that billions in contracts went to favored contractors, including those linked to a newly elected mayor and the Discaya family, both allegedly close to the Marcoses.
“If he’s doing this in his own province, there is no doubt he’s doing this to the rest of the country,” Singson said.
“Prove credibility first before diverting blame to others.”
Defending Himself
Singson, who is facing a plunder complaint, dismissed the case as politically motivated — calling it a “fake complaint” meant to silence him.
“They attack me because I’m not afraid to tell the truth,” he said. “But all their troll farms and attack dogs will never silence me.”
He accused the complainant, lawyer Dilly Cordero, of having a record of suspension and alleged that the complaint was filed to divert attention from real corruption cases he had previously exposed.
A Call for Accountability — and Resignation
Toward the end of his nearly 15-minute message, Singson appealed to Filipinos — from farmers to students, from politicians to the military — to stand together and demand accountability.
“If the President cannot face the truth and take responsibility for his failures, he must step aside for the sake of the nation,” Singson said.
“A voluntary resignation would not be humiliation — it would be an act of dignity, a rare moment of courage that could still restore trust in our institutions.”
He called on the public to push for an independent probe, warning against letting the same political names “treat the country like their personal piggy bank.”
“We deserve better. Our children deserve better,” Singson concluded.
“If we stay silent, the truth will be buried again — and our children will pay the price.”
In a video message circulating online, Singson said he could no longer stay silent in the face of what he called a well-orchestrated corruption scheme that has worsened flooding across the country while draining public funds.
“Our people are struggling. Prices are high, floods are everywhere, and billions are being lost to corruption,” Singson declared. “This flood control scandal is the biggest corruption scheme I have witnessed in my entire life, having seen eight presidents lead this nation.”
He claimed that while the government has poured ₱500 billion into flood control programs under the Marcos administration, the projects have failed to prevent worsening floods — pointing to what he said were ghost projects and irregular contracts.
“The President Knows Everything”
Singson directly linked the alleged corruption to President Marcos, saying that nothing in the national budget moves without his approval.
“Public funds are not released easily. At the very top of that process sits one man — the President of the Republic of the Philippines,” he said.
“So when the Congress inserted ₱450 billion and Marcos Jr. vetoed only ₱29 billion, it means he personally reviewed the remaining ₱421 billion.”
According to Singson, the administration’s “Build Better More” program has turned into “Build More, Waste More.”
He said the President, who also chairs the Cabinet cluster on disaster preparedness and infrastructure, failed to create a science-based national flood control master plan, leading to scattered, uncoordinated projects.
“Start in Ilocos Norte”
Singson also challenged the government’s Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) to start its investigation in Ilocos Norte, the President’s home province.
He claimed that billions in contracts went to favored contractors, including those linked to a newly elected mayor and the Discaya family, both allegedly close to the Marcoses.
“If he’s doing this in his own province, there is no doubt he’s doing this to the rest of the country,” Singson said.
“Prove credibility first before diverting blame to others.”
Defending Himself
Singson, who is facing a plunder complaint, dismissed the case as politically motivated — calling it a “fake complaint” meant to silence him.
“They attack me because I’m not afraid to tell the truth,” he said. “But all their troll farms and attack dogs will never silence me.”
He accused the complainant, lawyer Dilly Cordero, of having a record of suspension and alleged that the complaint was filed to divert attention from real corruption cases he had previously exposed.
A Call for Accountability — and Resignation
Toward the end of his nearly 15-minute message, Singson appealed to Filipinos — from farmers to students, from politicians to the military — to stand together and demand accountability.
“If the President cannot face the truth and take responsibility for his failures, he must step aside for the sake of the nation,” Singson said.
“A voluntary resignation would not be humiliation — it would be an act of dignity, a rare moment of courage that could still restore trust in our institutions.”
He called on the public to push for an independent probe, warning against letting the same political names “treat the country like their personal piggy bank.”
“We deserve better. Our children deserve better,” Singson concluded.
“If we stay silent, the truth will be buried again — and our children will pay the price.”
Oct 28, 2025
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