The mayor of the Municipality of Matag-ob, Province of Leyte has called for accountability in flood control projects in his area of responsibility.

“Like our neighboring towns in the Fourth District, we face constant flooding, threatening our homes and our livelihoods. Despite limited support from our District representative, we continue to persevere through discipline and resilience,” Matag-ob Mayor Bernandino Tacoy said through his official social media page on August 25, 2025. 

The mayor has joined other mayors calling for good governance and accountability. 

“It is high time that the ongoing flood control projects in our district were brought to light. I call on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for complete transparency and accountability. The public must be told: Who are the contractors of these projects?

We need a clear timeline for completion, updates on the current status, the total funds allocated, and exactly how much has been spent because these are being executed without securing the necessary permits from our Local Government Unit (LGU),” Tacoy pointed out. Tacoy further said that there is apparent lack of coordination on DPWH with the LGU. 

“Apparently, there is a lack of coordination with the communities that are supposed to benefit from these undertakings. Transparency is non-negotiable. Accountability is the people's right. Public service means loyalty to the people, not to any politician. For the people of Matag-ob, for the town I love, we demand the truth,” Tacoy further emphasized.