Sen. Bam Aquino has urged the House of Representatives to pass the CADENA Act, a proposed budget transparency law, following deadly flooding that renewed questions over the government’s use of billions of pesos for flood-control projects.
Cherry Mobile CEO Maynard S. Ngu allegedly received at least ₱280 million in two tranches in early 2025 as part of a supposed 20% kickback from flood control and infrastructure projects linked to Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, according to testimony presented at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Friday, Nov. 14.
