President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured the public that those responsible for the flood control projects anomaly will be held accountable, with arrests expected before the year ends.

When asked whether anyone would be imprisoned for their involvement in the scandal, President Marcos gave a definitive timeline for justice.

“Palagay ko, hindi palagay ko ,alam ko bago magpasko marami papangalanan at marami palagay ko makukulong, buo na kaso nila, wala silang merry christmas, bago mag-christmas makukulong na sila”

["I know—before Christmas many will be named and many will be jailed. Their cases are complete. They won't have a merry Christmas. Before Christmas, they'll be in jail,"] PBBM stated firmly.

President Marcos emphasized that accountability will not be limited to contractors or private individuals involved in the anomaly. Politicians implicated in the scandal will also face consequences, signaling a comprehensive crackdown on all parties involved in the corruption scheme.

The President's strong statement comes amid ongoing Senate investigations into the flood control projects scandal, which has revealed alleged misuse of public funds intended for critical infrastructure meant to protect communities from flooding.

This timeline suggests law enforcement agencies have been building solid cases against those involved, with sufficient evidence now gathered to proceed with arrests. 

The President's confidence in announcing imminent arrests before the holidays indicates the investigations have reached their final stages.

The flood control scandal has drawn significant public attention as it involves essential infrastructure projects that directly impact public safety during the rainy season. With the President's assurance of swift action, Filipinos expect major developments in the case within the coming weeks.

Will the promised arrests materialize before year-end, and will high-ranking politicians truly face the consequences of their involvement in this massive corruption scandal?  - with reports from Nel Maribojoc, UNTV Correspondent

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