SENATE President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson revealed on Wednesday that the ongoing investigation by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee into reported anomalies in flood control projects has not uncovered any single person acting as an “overall mastermind” behind the alleged irregularities.
According to Lacson, the evidence collected by the panel so far points to a different dynamic: instead of one central figure orchestrating a large-scale scheme, the problems appear to be rooted in localized operations that are linked to one another.
Lacson explained that the findings indicate the existence of a pattern where corrupt activities are carried out by various groups and individuals working within specific jurisdictions or project sites.
These actors, he noted, operate independently in their respective areas but are connected through shared methods, practices, and networks. This structure means that while there may be common elements to the misconduct, there is no single leader or entity directing the actions from a central command.
The Senate leader added that this understanding is important as the investigation moves forward, as it guides the committee’s approach to identifying those responsible and addressing the issues properly.
By recognizing that the corruption is both scattered and interconnected, authorities can target specific areas and groups without limiting their focus to a single source. Lacson emphasized that the panel remains committed to examining all links in the chain to ensure that every person involved in illegal activities is held accountable, regardless of their position or role in the projects.
