CAPIZ – Mayor Ronnie Dadivas of Roxas City has expressed full support for a thorough investigation into alleged anomalies and misuse of funds in the province’s ongoing flood control projects.
As a member of the Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) in Western Visayas, Dadivas said he is committed to upholding transparency and accountability in public works, stressing that every peso of taxpayer money must be spent properly.
Local leaders under M4GG, alongside officials in the region, are advocating for a comprehensive review of flood control initiatives. The coalition underscored its mission of promoting transparency, ensuring accountability, and strengthening the efficient implementation of government projects.
“As a member of Mayors for Good Governance, we have pledged to ensure full transparency, accountability, and efficient implementation of all projects. Our manifesto and support for reform extend beyond just flood control projects; they address all issues that significantly impact our population,” Dadivas said.
The M4GG signatories in Western Visayas (2023-2025) include Dadivas; Kalibo mayor Juris Sucro; and Iloilo’s Alimodian mayor Ian Kenneth Alfeche, Barotac Viejo mayor Bongbong Tupas, and Sara mayor Jon Aying.
Data from the “Sumbong sa Pangulo” website, a platform that allows citizens to report public works concerns, showed that a total of 23 flood control projects in Capiz have been flagged. Below is the complete breakdown of reported projects and their costs:
* Barangay Poblacion Ilaya to Barangay Poblacion Ilawod, Dao – P71,409,709.04
* Barangay Bito-on Ilawod, Cuartero – P72,374,727.18
* Barangay Poblacion Sur, Sigma – P47,033,663.89
* Barangay Poblacion Ilawod, Dao – P24,490,880.97
* Panay/Mambusao River Basin, Tico River Control, Panay – P88,200,838.40
* Panay River Basin, Poblacion Sur–Dayhagon, Sigma – P62,965,479.53
* Barangay Sto. Niño, Sta. 0+000 – Sta. 0+356.705, Dumalag – P53,072,959.65
* Barangay Tinaytayan (Tinaytayan Elem. School), Dumarao – P43,225,821.07
* Barangay Dayhagon, Sigma – P55,941,243.48
* Sitio Ilaya Proper, Barangay Atiplo, Mambusao – P55,969,403.95
* Poblacion Proper, Jamindan – P42,629,655.34
* Panay/Mambusao River Basin, Pontevedra River Control including Esplanade, Pontevedra – P62,724,396.82
* Barangay Poblacion Ilawod (Downstream of Janguslob Overflow), Dumarao – P50,372,582.30
* Barangay Dolores, Dumalag – P42,627,858.00
* Panay River Basin, Barangay Pagbunitan, Sigma – P55,969,699.01
* Panay River Basin, Barangay Sto. Niño, Sta. 0+000 – Sta. 0+291, Dumalag – P44,099,458.65
* Panay River Basin, Barangay Sto. Angel, Sta. 0+000 – Sta. 0+272.80, Dumalag – P44,098,309.82
* Panay/Mambusao River Basin, Jebacca River Control, Maayon – P57,899,349.35
* Panay River Basin, Barangay San Roque, Sta. 1+660 – Sta. 2+150, Dumalag – P53,075,000.00
* Panay/Mambusao River Basin, Balatucan River Control, Panitan – P62,724,502.62
* Panay/Mambusao River Basin, Panitan River Control (Downstream), Panitan – P62,724,905.03
* Barangay Dayao, Roxas City – P4,949,423.38
* Barangay Banica, Roxas City – P4,202,711.02
The platform has become a vital tool for public participation, allowing citizens to monitor government projects and raise issues directly to the national government.
M4GG officials assured that they will closely monitor the outcome of the probe to guarantee that flood control projects serve their intended purpose — protecting communities from flooding and safeguarding the welfare of Capiznons./PN
