The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is reviewing campaign donations to four candidates, including three senators and one local candidate, to determine if they received prohibited contributions from government contractors during the 2022 elections.
Under Philippine election law, contractors are banned from donating to campaigns, but legal loopholes complicate enforcement.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has formed a tri-committee to investigate alleged corruption in multibillion-peso flood control projects linked to lawmakers and contractors, despite concerns over conflict of interest.
Senators have condemned the flood control corruption racket, calling for accountability amid reports of substandard and ghost projects.
The controversy has also sparked debate within Congress over the legitimacy and conduct of the investigation, with calls for transparency and proper evidence.
Source: PhilNews24 | August 22, 2025
