Patrick Cruz

journalist covering public finance, infrastructure, and transportation for @rapplerdotcom | 📧 [email protected]

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

GOOD NEWS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTION

But on the other hand, it takes a crisis for the government to open up train station spaces as parking areas to encourage people to shift to multi-modal transport.

Kailangan pa ba talagang magkakrisis muna?

https://t.co/UPxvLk1Djs

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

DOH Usec Baggao was questioned at the Senate over the health infra contracts secured by his brother.

Baggao heads Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) Management Office, which is responsible for infra projects.

https://t.co/vVyM6ZTZ4T

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

What happened after we published this investigative report about DOH Undersecretary and his contractor-brother? @rapplerdotcom

https://t.co/PSq0NwwbCe

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

A complaint against DOH Usec Baggao was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman.

https://t.co/yaOjdmAzgM

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

What happened after we published this investigative report about DOH Undersecretary and his contractor-brother? @rapplerdotcom

https://t.co/PSq0NwwbCe

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

What happened after we published this investigative report about DOH Undersecretary and his contractor-brother? @rapplerdotcom

https://t.co/PSq0NwwbCe

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Here’s my report from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for @rapplerdotcom

Malaysia has a subsidized fuel program benefiting not just public utility drivers but all motorists. Can the Philippines do the same?
https://t.co/SAKwI6g5l8

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Check out 𝗟𝗣 💛's video! #TikTok https://t.co/lgZJ0XG5PV

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

This is sad :(

I hope they left some of the bike racks near Florabel and the now-closed Tim Hortons (to be replaced by Copper’s). Those two spots are my go-to whenever I bring my bike to the office.

[Thomas thee Tankengine @goodkidbikecity]

Pag ganito nakikita ko, feeling ko sinayang ko yung oras, yung taon na tinrabaho ko sa gobyerno para sa pagsulong ng interes ng mga biker, mga commuter at mga di naka-kotse.

Kung alam ko na rin uurong din tayo pabalik sa dati, edi sana nagpayaman nalang ako sa pribadong sektor.

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

Bangkok has shown that opening golf greens to the public works. With Intramuros now open on Sundays, Manila is finally being forced to decide who its green spaces are really for. https://t.co/hTGNuCH4Vl

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Interesting numbers here. I look into the previous surveys on how people perceive corruption as an urgent concern. There's a noticeable increase in numbers in 2025.

Corruption previously just ranked between fifth and sixth as Filipinos' top national concern.

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Inflation, corruption top Filipinos’ concerns as 2025 ends
https://t.co/0X6I4iifOg

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

Some former DPWH engineers and a contractor involved in the flood control scandal have returned bundles of cash and luxury vehicles. But how does this amount compare to what was stolen? https://t.co/FYnr1bhU0C

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Here’s my 2025 Rappler recap video entry 🎥 A snippet of my video reports, both published and unpublished.

To more impactful and meaningful stories in 2026.

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

The bicam should start at 4 pm, it's almost 7 pm.

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

To push or not? House, Senate divided on proceeding with bicam

The two chambers of Congress are divided. Senate finance committee chairperson Win Gatchalian postponed the bicam, saying discussions on the proposed DPWH budget had reached a “deadlock.”

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

House appropriations committee chairperson Mika Suansing, however, said the House wants to proceed with the third day of the bicam to stick to the original timeline.

The seats allotted for senators at the bicam venue were noticeably vacant.

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Dynasts vs dynasties

In this episode of Rappler Talk, I spoke with Anti-Dynasty Network co-convenor and lawyer Mikee Defensor. She, herself, is a part of a political clan, but she wants to put an end on political dynasties.

https://t.co/h2JHG3LNrC

[Lian Buan @lianbuan]

(2/3) There are several politicontractors who do not have a flood control project at all, or none from '22 to '25, but they also need to be tracked. So we came up with this table, which is more reflective of the DPWH universe.

Check it out.

https://t.co/M6BRi0aDJN

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla hints that the ICI's days are numbered #InsideTrack

https://t.co/41oT6DNo5i

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Sandro Marcos, presidential son, asks for closed door hearing at ICI

ICI was created by Sandro’s father President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to investigate flood control and other public works corruption.

Here’s my latest on ⁦@rapplerdotcom⁩ https://t.co/ew2dW1NYdP

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

More politicontractor stories here https://t.co/I1dNBlhf1V

[Patrick Cruz @jpatrickcruz_]

Here’s my latest for @rapplerdotcom’s politicontractor series: Rosales, Pangasinan mayor’s relatives cornered P5.89B in DPWH contracts

Read the full story below 👇

https://t.co/K1MHFqukVB