Garin, ginpanas ang iya post nga “FAKE NEWS” ang balita sang Bombo

Ginpanas na ni Rep. Janette Garin ang iya post kun sa diin gintawag sini nga “FAKE NEWS” ang balita sang Bombo Radyo tuhoy sa mga wala pa natapos nga proyekto sang Iloilo 1st District Engineering Office.

Ang amo nga post sang Bombo Radyo sang Abril 15 ang nagapakita sang 52 ka mga proyekto nga lunsay on-going ang status as of March 31, 2026 bisan pa nga sang 2025 ka nag-expire ang mayorya sang mga kontrata.

Nagsanto man ang pahayag sang Iloilo 1st District Engineering Office sa balita sang Bombo Radyo nga madamo gid man sang mga proyekto ang ila opisina nga wala pa makompleto tubtob subong.

𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻:

Doc Nanay’s recent post referring to a screenshot of a Bombo Radyo report as “fake news” was not intended to discredit or malign the station. She has previously worked with Bombo Radyo in delivering public health programs and recognizes its credibility and longstanding commitment to public service.

The post was issued in response to circulating screenshots claiming ₱1.7 billion worth of incomplete DPWH projects.

These materials appear to have caused public confusion. The figures cited were reportedly drawn from the DPWH Transparency Portal, which may not yet reflect the latest district and regional data used in official briefings provided to Doc Nanay in the performance of her oversight functions. The timing of the circulation also coincided with the recent visit of Secretary Vince Dizon to Iloilo City—not Iloilo’s 1st District—where concerns were raised over delays in the implementation of key infrastructure projects.

It is also worth noting that Bombo Radyo reportedly sought clarification from the relevant DPWH District and Regional Offices but did not receive an immediate response, which may have further contributed to the misunderstanding.

In this light, we respectfully call on the DPWH to continue strengthening and regularly updating its Transparency Portal to ensure that both media partners and the public have access to accurate, timely, and contextualized information. A well-informed media sector remains essential to transparent and accountable governance.