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NBI probes 26 more flood control projects; DPWH removes six over Davao contracts

By balita.fyi Newsdesk ยท Editor: Bart Sakwerda ยท ยท AI-written from the reports listed below

The NBI is investigating 26 more flood control projects for alleged irregularities, Philstar reported, with nine in Southeastern Mindanao, seven in Bulacan and five in Cebu on its list. These are apart from 47 Davao City projects already under review. The Manila Times said the DPWH removed six more officials and employees linked to questioned Davao City projects of contractor Genesis88, after the NBI recommended charges.

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Davao City, Davao del Sur

Mindanao

MinDA: six to seven private groups interested in funding Mindanao Railway

Six to seven private groups, including prospective investors from China, India, Canada and the United States, have expressed interest in funding the Mindanao Railway Project, MinDA chief Leo Tereso Magno said at a forum in Davao City on October 21, SunStar reported. He cited indicative costs of about P81 billion for Phase 1 and P100 billion for Phase 3. SunStar noted the interest is not yet a firm financing commitment.

BusinessDavao City, Davao del Sur2 reports

Mindanao

Lee Song takes ICTSI South Pacific Classic lead in Davao, Manotoc one back

Lee Song shot a bogey-free 65 on Wednesday to take the outright lead of the ICTSI South Pacific Classic at the South Pacific Golf Club in Davao City with a 12-under-par 132 total, The Manila Times reported. Gab Manotoc carded a 67 to sit one stroke behind at 133, and Sean Ramos shot a 66 for 134. Thirty-six holes remain in the P2.5-million championship.

SportsDavao City, Davao del Sur1 report

Mindanao

Remulla warns arresting Sen. Bato dela Rosa could cost hundreds of lives

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday, October 19, that arresting Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa could cost hundreds of lives, SunStar and ABS-CBN News reported. Remulla claimed the senator, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, is being protected by a wealthy armed group in a remote part of Davao City. He said the government wants to make the arrest properly and avoid a violent confrontation, according to SunStar.

PoliticsDavao City, Davao del Sur2 reports

Mindanao

DPWH removes 3 Davao officials amid NBI flood control probe

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon removed three DPWH officials in Davao from their posts amid a National Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged irregularities in flood control projects, SunStar and Pilipino Star Ngayon reported. They are former Davao City district engineer Richard Ragasa, assistant district engineer Lilibeth Sarmiento and construction section chief Roberto Mamaril. According to SunStar, the NBI has submitted documents to the DOJ on four contracts with a combined value of โ‚ฑ364.2 million.

RegionsDavao City, Davao del Sur5 reports