Authorities are investigating the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, whose body was recovered from a steep ravine along Kennon Road an incident drawing heightened public scrutiny given her past role in overseeing major flood control projects that have been the subject of ongoing controversy. Police said Cabral was found at around 8:00 p.m. on December 18, approximately 20 to 30 meters below a highway near the B

A powerful construction empire tied to the Discaya family has emerged as the biggest recipient of government flood control projects under...