MANILA, Philippines – Kapwa sinuportahan ng mag-amang Bacolod Rep Albee Benitez at Negros Occidental Rep Javi Benitez ang panawagan ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos para sa “transparency” sa mga kontrobersiyal na flood control projects.
Sa kanilang magkaibang Facebook page ay nagpahayag ng suporta ang mag-amang Benitez sa pagtutok ng Malacanang sa mga flood control projects at paghabol sa mga tiwaling kontraktor.
“Concrete solutions to our flooding problem begin by identifying those who may have failed to execute projects intended to protect communities and reduce the damage caused by heavy rains and typhoons,” pahayag ni Albee.
“The President, in following through on his commitment to publicize the names of the contractors involved in flood control projects, has taken the first real step to hold accountable those who benefit from public funds without delivering results. The next step must be to ensure that every peso in our flood mitigation budget is spent on projects that actually protect lives and property—not fill the pockets of the corrupt,” dagdag pa nito.
Sa kanyang Facebook page, sinabi naman ng batang Benitez na suportado niya ang laban na ginagawa ngayon ng Malacanang.
“I agree with the President. We need full transparency on where our flood control funds go, and we need to check if these projects are real or just “ghost” projects, and if they went through proper public bidding.” paliwanag nito.
“These are billions of pesos meant to protect our homes, our farms, and our families,” giit pa nito.
Umapela din ito sa kanyang mga constituents na kung mayroong mga proyekto sa distrito na delay ay agad na ipagbigay alam sa kanya.
“Flood control should be more than concrete and canals. It should be peace of mind when rains come. ,” pagtatapos pa nito. /Gail Mendoza
