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The Philippine Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation file criminal graft and

Flood control projects controversy in the Philippines — The Philippine Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation file criminal graft and malversation charges against senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva, rep

Published September 23, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Flood control projects controversy in the Philippines.

The Philippine Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation file criminal graft and malversation charges against senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva, representative Zaldy Co, former representative Mitch Cajayon-Uy, and two former public works officials in connection with investigations into alleged corruption in flood control projects with the Anti–Money Laundering Council freezing their assets. [https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-asset-freeze-of-senators-estrada-villanueva-rep-co-other-officials-ordered-freeze-of-romualdezs-asset-sought-1.500272428 ( Gulf News )] [https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-nbi-complaint-estrada-villanueva-co-cajayon-uy/ (Rappler)]

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