Flood control case: Sandiganbayan upholds denial of bail for DPWH execs

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeals of nine former public works officials from the Mimaropa region seeking reconsideration of their bail application in the malversation case involving resigned fugitive Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co over a substandard flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. In a 27-page resolution dated March 31, the Sandiganbayan’s