Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Investigates Flood Control Scheme

The Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, initially led by Senator Erwin Tulfo before his inhibition, is conducting a probe into an alleged flood control scheme. The investigation has faced challenges, including the snubbing of a meeting by 18 alleged 'bodyguards' linked to the issue.

8 Jun, 02:00 — 8 Jun, 20:20

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Why this matters

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigates corruption and malfeasance in government. This hearing is part of an ongoing inquiry into a flood control scheme, which could uncover significant misuse of public funds and hold officials accountable.

Key entitiesSenate Blue Ribbon Committee Sen. Erwin Tulfo Zaldy Co

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What sources agree on

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held a hearing on a flood control scheme.
Senator Erwin Tulfo is the newly installed chairman of the committee.
Eighteen alleged 'bodyguards' were expected to attend the hearing.

Key claims1 agreed · 1 unverified

18 alleged 'bagmen' of former Rep. Zaldy Co were a no-show at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee meeting.

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The Senate Blue Ribbon panel reopened its inquiry into the flood control controversy.

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Coverage gaps

The identity of former Rep. Zaldy Co, whose alleged 'bagmen' were a no-show

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports factual details of hearing, identifies individuals

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualProvides live coverage, focuses on procedural aspects

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and procedural, focusing on the events of the hearing without significant political framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

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inquirerMostly Factual84d ago

Leviste: Letter to Tulfo out of yearning for flood control probe

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste on Monday clarified that his letter to Sen. Erwin Tulfo stemmed from his desire to see the flood control investigations continue, adding that he has grown restless with Congress currently not in session. After reports surfaced that he had offered to assist Tulfo in the flood control

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philstarMostly Factual84d ago

LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

Now under Sen. Erwin Tulfo, the Senate Blue Ribbon panel reopened its inquiry into the flood control controversy.

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First report: philstar · 8 Jun, 02:00|Full coverage: 2 · 18h|Window: 18h

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philstar8 Jun, 02:00First to report

LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

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inquirer8 Jun, 20:20Latest update

Leviste: Letter to Tulfo out of yearning for flood control probe

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Reopening of Inquiry2026-06-08T02:00:00Z

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, under new chairman Sen. Erwin Tulfo, reopened its inquiry into the flood control controversy.

No-Show of Alleged Individuals2026-06-08T10:59:51Z

Eighteen alleged 'bodyguards' or 'bagmen' failed to appear at the committee meeting.

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Investigates Flood Control Scheme

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Leviste: Letter to Tulfo out of yearning for flood control probe

LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

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LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

Leviste: Letter to Tulfo out of yearning for flood control probe

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