DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the case against former lawmaker Zaldy Co over the Oriental Mindoro flood control project is backed by strong evidence and proper investigation procedures.
What began as a traffic obstruction quickly became a public safety issue after a fire truck was delayed in Barangay Alijis. Officials stressed that every second counts when emergency services are responding.
As balikbayan boxes remain a vital link between overseas workers and home, the call for clearer responsibility and stronger protections grows louder with each shared experience.