From Endless Postponements to June Deadlines: The Cong-Tractors’ Nightmare Calendar
By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 23, 2025
MGA ka-kweba, picture this: A single Facebook post erupts in shrieks and howls, a classic ningas-cogon flare-up sparked by one dangerous word—“fast-track.” What exactly is the crime of Ombudsman Boying Remulla? Wanting to end the endless postponements that have strangled justice for decades? Res ipsa loquitur—the thing speaks for itself. The real “outrage” here isn’t about due process; it’s the collective shudder from the old “cong-tractors” and their defenders, suddenly terrified that their favorite game—the palakasan system of endless delay—might finally be over.
For decades, the primary weapon of the corrupt in the Philippines has not been brilliant defense—it has been time. Postponement after postponement, until evidence goes stale, witnesses die, and the public forgets. Remember the Pork Barrel scam? Ten years before any real convictions. But now, just because Secretary Jonvic mentioned hearings possibly starting in February and convictions by June—suddenly it’s a “violation of due process”? What is this, amateur comedy hour?
Don’t insult my intelligence. Boying Remulla’s mandate under Republic Act No. 6770 (The Ombudsman Act of 1989) is precisely to act with promptness and urgency, especially in cases involving massive financial loss—trillions in ghost flood control projects, no less! And the Supreme Court itself, in Tatad vs. Sandiganbayan, warned against inordinate delay that leads to outright dismissal. Now, when the Ombudsman wants to speed things up to avoid exactly that kind of delay, it’s suddenly “haste makes waste”? The hypocrisy is off the charts.
That “10-day trial” rumor? It’s not a blunder—it’s a deliberate provocation, a trial balloon to show the guilty that the era of endless extensions is finished. They’re panicking because they know: efficiency is the mortal enemy of graft.

Dynasty Smokescreen Debunked: The Remulla Brothers’ Perfect Storm Against Corruption
Sus, the critics’ favorite refrain: “Remulla dynasty”! “Conflict of interest”! As if having siblings in government is some sui generis sin. But wait—in a country of political families from Villar to Cayetano, from Marcos to Duterte—why is it suddenly scandalous only when it’s Remulla?
This isn’t conflict; it’s a rare and powerful alignment. An Ombudsman with the political will to investigate, and a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary with the executive muscle to enforce. A coordinated assault on systemic corruption that literally and figuratively floods the nation. Jonvic speaking publicly? That’s not interference—that’s transparent governance, unwavering support for an independent constitutional body. In the RemRev story, this is exactly what’s needed: tangible victories against cong-tractors who get rich while barangays drown every typhoon season.
And the motivations? Perfectly aligned with the national interest: purge the system before the 2028 elections, restore public trust in government, deliver justice that isn’t selective but sweeping. If critics are terrified of “political weaponization,” I ask: Why weren’t you terrified when the Ombudsman stayed silent during previous scandals? Because back then, you felt safe.
Masterstroke or Overreach? Remulla’s Deadly Legal Toolkit Deployed
Don’t underestimate Boying Remulla—this isn’t rookie hour. This is a masterclass in strategic enforcement, wielding the Rules of Court and Sandiganbayan procedures not as shackles, but as sharpened weapons.
- The Speedy Trial Gambit: The “10 days” isn’t a unilateral cap—it’s a tactical motion to force the Sandiganbayan into creating a dedicated fast-track division, exactly as he has pushed for before. Grounded in the constitutional right to speedy trial (1987 Constitution, Article III, Section 16) and Republic Act No. 8493 (Speedy Trial Act of 1998). Flip the Tatad doctrine: instead of delay dismissing cases, speed will convict the guilty.
- The State Witness Cascade: Clever immunity offers to low-level contractors to testify against the big fish airtight. Lower the threshold for them to talk, raise the odds of conviction at the top.
- The Asset Forfeiture Endgame: Parallel track under Republic Act No. 1379—civil forfeiture requiring only preponderance of evidence, not beyond reasonable doubt. While criminal trials grind on, financially cripple the corrupt. Recover trillions while awaiting verdicts. A brilliant multi-layered offensive that delivers not just convictions, but restitution.
This is the new playbook: not one-dimensional prosecution, but a layered onslaught using the full arsenal of the law.
Cabral’s Fatal Fall: Accident, Suicide, or Panic Move by a Cornered Network?
And now, the tragic death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral—found in a ravine along Kennon Road days before Christmas 2025, while reportedly “cooperating” with the investigation. Official line: accidental fall, no foul play. But with that timing, in the middle of a flood control probe where she was a central figure? One can almost smell the desperation from the old network terrified of full exposure.
I’m not alleging conspiracy—but ask yourself: Who had the strongest motive to silence a witness who was “ripe” to talk? The stakes are astronomical, and Remulla’s urgency is more justified than ever.
And the “big fish”? Pure suspenseful theater. Rumors swirling: incumbent senators? Former Speaker Romualdez? Bong Revilla? Jinggoy Estrada? Zaldy Co? From every faction—Duterte allies, Marcos rivals, cross-party cong-tractors. True impartiality means no sacred cows. Keep them all guessing who’s next. Narrative dominance secured.
Ruthless Moves from the Playbook: How Remulla Should Annihilate the Foot-Draggers
My bold, winning recommendations for Ombudsman Remulla:
- Double Down on Speed: Publicly dare the Sandiganbayan to establish a dedicated anti-corruption fast-track division. Turn it into a national referendum: efficiency versus endless delay.
- Weaponize Transparency: Launch a real-time public dashboard—tracking case progress from investigation to verdict. Name the bottlenecks, publicly shame dilatory tactics.
- The Constitutional Counterattack: If courts push back on speedy motions, escalate immediately to the Supreme Court. Frame it as the historic test: Can the state finally enforce accountability without sabotaging itself?
- Seize the Narrative: Have the Ombudsman’s office release crisp, technical weekly communiqués. Outmaneuver social-media hysteria with facts, timelines, and unapologetic resolve.
The Tsunami That Will Finally Drown Philippine Corruption
Fellow citizens, this is the watershed moment in Philippine justice—not because of one Facebook post bloated with exaggerated panic, but because we finally have an Ombudsman unafraid to shatter the old mold. Boying Remulla isn’t rushing justice; he’s rescuing it from the flood of corruption that has drowned us for far too long. If his speed terrifies you, ask yourself: Why? Perhaps because you might be next to drown in the truth.
This is the most thrilling, most necessary disruption in the history of the Office of the Ombudsman. If we fail to back it, we’ll return to the old drowning—in floods and in graft. The corrupt’s cards are folding. Time to play real justice.
They wanted perpetual delay; Boying brought the deadline. Tick-tock, mga sirs—the clock no longer runs on your time.
— Barok
Key Citations
- Deloso, Rhiekz. “Ombudsman Remulla Papaspasan ang Trial sa Flood Control Mess…” Facebook, 23 Dec. 2025.
- Republic of the Philippines. “Republic Act No. 6770: An Act Providing for the Functional and Structural Organization of the Office of the Ombudsman, and for Other Purposes.” Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines, 17 Nov. 1989.
- Philippines. Republic Act No. 1379: An Act Declaring Forfeiture in Favor of the State Any Property Found to Have Been Unlawfully Acquired by Any Public Officer or Employee and Providing for the Proceedings Therefor. 18 June 1955. The Lawphil Project, Arellano Law Foundation.
- Republic of the Philippines. “Republic Act No. 8493: Speedy Trial Act of 1998.” Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines, 12 Feb. 1998.
- Philippines, Supreme Court. Francisco S. Tatad vs. The Sandiganbayan and The Tanodbayan. 21 Mar. 1988. The Lawphil Project, Arellano Law Foundation.
- “The Corruption of Philippine Flood Control Projects.” GMA News Online, 28 Nov. 2025.

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