Philippine flood-control projects made substandard to allow huge kickbacks, Senate inquiry told
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Former DPWH Engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez speaks during investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)Former DPWH Engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez, third from left, speaks during investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)Private contractors Pacifico Discaya, left, and wife Sarah talk during a break on investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)Former DPWH District Engineer Henry Alcantara talks during investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)Senator Panfilo Lacson, chairperson Senate Blue Ribbon committee speaks during investigations on flood-control projects in Pasay city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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Former DPWH Engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez speaks during investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)