The article examines the state of corruption in flood control projects a year after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2025 SONA pledge to address graft.Despite promises of accountability, key figures like Zaldy Co and Martin Romualdez remain free, with only a fraction of illicit funds recovered.The government has filed cases against numerous officials, but progress toward justice remains stagnant.

The piece highlights the gap between political rhetoric and actual enforcement, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms to ensure transparency in infrastructure projects.

It also underscores the public's growing skepticism toward the administration's commitment to anti-corruption measures, as citizens await tangible results from the promised reforms.