Joel Villanueva blames 'forces of darkness' behind flood control scam allegations

GMA Network - Oct 10, 2026

Senator Joel Villanueva on Sunday recalled the emotional toll of the corruption allegations linking him to the flood control scandal, claiming that political forces had joined forces to destroy his reputation and hurt his family and religious community.

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