Erwin Tulfo to Inhibit from Senate Flood Control Probe

Erwin Tulfo announced his inhibition from the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. This development comes after 18 alleged bodyguards of Tulfo reportedly snubbed a meeting of the panel.

8 Jun, 02:00 — 8 Jun, 14:15

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Why this matters

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigates corruption and malfeasance in government. This hearing is part of an ongoing inquiry into a flood control scheme, which could uncover significant misuse of public funds and hold officials accountable.

Key entitiesSenate Blue Ribbon Committee Sen. Erwin Tulfo Zaldy Co

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The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held a hearing on a flood control scheme.
Senator Erwin Tulfo is the newly installed chairman of the committee.
Eighteen alleged 'bodyguards' were expected to attend the hearing.

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18 alleged 'bagmen' of former Rep. Zaldy Co were a no-show at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee meeting.

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The Senate Blue Ribbon panel reopened its inquiry into the flood control controversy.

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The identity of former Rep. Zaldy Co, whose alleged 'bagmen' were a no-show

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports factual details of hearing, identifies individuals

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualProvides live coverage, focuses on procedural aspects

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The coverage is largely factual and procedural, focusing on the events of the hearing without significant political framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

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Erwin Tulfo to inhibit from Senate flood control probe

MANILA, Philippines – Senate blue ribbon committee chairperson Erwin Tulfo on Monday said he plans to inhibit from the panel’s flood control probe after being named as one of the legislators who received money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. Tulfo bared his plans to the media after the alleged 18 bagmen

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LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

Now under Sen. Erwin Tulfo, the Senate Blue Ribbon panel reopened its inquiry into the flood control controversy.

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First report: philstar · 8 Jun, 02:00|Full coverage: 2 · 12h|Window: 12h

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LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

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Erwin Tulfo to inhibit from Senate flood control probe

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Reopening of Inquiry2026-06-08T02:00:00Z

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, under new chairman Sen. Erwin Tulfo, reopened its inquiry into the flood control controversy.

No-Show of Alleged Individuals2026-06-08T10:59:51Z

Eighteen alleged 'bodyguards' or 'bagmen' failed to appear at the committee meeting.

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Erwin Tulfo to Inhibit from Senate Flood Control Probe

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Erwin Tulfo to inhibit from Senate flood control probe

LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

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LIVE: Senate Blue Ribbon hearing on flood control scheme

Erwin Tulfo to inhibit from Senate flood control probe

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