A civil case has been filed before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court against current and former House of Representatives lawmakers and officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over alleged ghost and failed flood control projects in Novaliches, Quezon City.
The complaint was lodged on behalf of residents of Quezon City’s 5th District and members of the United People Against Corruption (UPAC). The group said that despite the release of large amounts of public funds for flood control, communities in Novaliches continue to suffer from severe and recurring flooding, raising concerns over project implementation, fund use, and accountability.
UPAC cited reports from the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), which showed that flood control allocations for Quezon City’s 5th District under Representative PM Vargas reached ₱944.6 million annually, or about ₱2.86 billion from 2023 to 2025. The group said residents reported little to no improvement in flood conditions despite these allocations.
UPAC spokesperson Bishop Kiko Billaser said the figures highlight the seriousness of the allegations.
“If billions were allocated for flood control programs, but flooding remains rampant in communities, it is clear that there is a huge problem. The people’s question is simple: Where are the projects and where is the money?” Billaser said.