“WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENTIAL MIND IS THIS?”: THE FLOOD CONTROL SCANDAL AND THE PLOT TO IMPRISON LEVISTE UNMASKED

The political soil of the Philippines, already saturated by the torrential rains of controversy, has just suffered a seismic shift. In a move that has sent shockwaves from the halls of Congress to the gated estates of Batangas, Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga has torn down the veil of Malacañang’s strategic silence. With a single, blistering statement that has set social media ablaze this January 2026, Barzaga didn’t just criticize the administration—he questioned the very cognitive priorities of the Commander-in-Chief.

“Marcos caught no one in the Flood Control scam, and now he wants to imprison Leviste? What kind of presidential mind is that?” The question isn’t just a political jab; it is the opening salvo of an investigative mystery that points to a government losing its grip on logic, or perhaps, a government hiding a much darker agenda behind a series of high-profile persecutions.

The Flood Control Fiasco: Where Did the Billions Go?

For decades, the “Flood Control” budget has been the mythical “pot of gold” at the end of the political rainbow. Billions upon billions of pesos are poured into concrete dikes and drainage systems that seem to dissolve the moment a typhoon hits. As of 2026, the people of the Philippines are still swimming through the same muddy waters, despite the astronomical “investments” promised by the Marcos administration.

The investigation into these missing billions has been, quite literally, stagnant. Despite the loud proclamations of “accountability” and “transparency,” Barzaga’s unmasking reveals a startling truth: Not a single big fish has been caught. The contractors, the backroom dealers, and the corrupt officials who siphoned off the nation’s lifeblood remain at large, protected by a firewall of bureaucracy.

Why is the President’s “War on Corruption” stalling at the water’s edge? Barzaga’s critique suggests that the administration isn’t looking for the thieves because it’s too busy looking for a scapegoat.

The Leviste Mystery: Why the Sudden Persecution?

While the flood control thieves walk free, the crosshairs of the Palace have mysteriously shifted toward Leviste. This move has left political analysts and investigators reeling. Leviste—a name synonymous with power, land, and the deep-rooted political machinery of Batangas—is now the target of a “prison plot” that smells of desperation.

What is the “Leviste Case” really about? Is it a genuine pursuit of justice, or is it a tactical “diversionary tactic” meant to draw the public’s eyes away from the drowning economy and the failed infrastructure projects?

The Barzaga Investigation suggests a chilling pattern:

Diversion: When a major scandal (like Flood Control) breaks, create a bigger headline.

Neutralization: Target influential figures who might pose a threat to the 2028 political alignment.

The “Strongman” Illusion: Project an image of toughness by going after “big names,” while letting the systemic rot continue unabated.

“It’s a classic shell game,” one anonymous insider remarked. “They show you the Leviste arrest with one hand so you don’t see the billions washing away with the other.”

The “Presidential Mind”: A Study in Cognitive Dissonance

Barzaga’s most haunting question remains: “Anong klaseng utak yan?” (What kind of mind is that?) To understand the current state of the nation, one must investigate the psychological landscape of the leadership. We are witnessing a presidency that prioritizes “theatrics over tactics.” While the ordinary Filipino is struggling with rising food prices and the seasonal trauma of losing their homes to rising tides, the Palace is preoccupied with the “legal assassination” of political figures.

The emotional weight of Barzaga’s post stems from a place of deep-seated frustration. It reflects the sentiment of a populace that feels abandoned. If the President has the resources, the intelligence, and the legal “teeth” to go after a Leviste, why are those same teeth not sinking into the throats of the “Flood Control” syndicates that have been bleeding the country dry for years?

The Investigative Timeline: A Path to 2028

As we dissect the events of January 2026, the timeline reveals a calculated march toward the next election cycle. The “Unmasking” by Barzaga is a warning that the current administration is moving into a phase of “Consolidation through Conflict.”

November 2025: Reports of massive anomalies in regional flood control projects begin to leak.

December 2025: Public outcry reaches a fever pitch as major cities remain submerged for weeks.

January 5, 2026: Mysterious “intelligence reports” regarding Leviste’s alleged crimes are leaked to the press.

January 11, 2026: Kiko Barzaga releases his “What Kind of Mind” manifesto, breaking the political silence.

Issue
Status
Government Action

Flood Control Looting
Ongoing/Massive
Zero Arrests; “Under Study”

National Infrastructure
Crumbling
More Loans; Delayed Projects

The Leviste Case
Accelerated
Urgent Pursuit; Imprisonment Target

The Final Verdict: A Nation at the Crossroads

The unmasking of the “Marcos Mindset” by Representative Barzaga is not just a moment of viral fame—it is a cry for a return to sanity. The mystery of the flood control billions remains unsolved, a ghost that haunts every rainy day. Meanwhile, the pursuit of Leviste stands as a monument to the administration’s warped priorities.

The people are tired of the “theatrics.” They are tired of “warrants” being used as weapons of terror while the real criminals dine in the halls of power. If the President cannot answer Barzaga’s question—if he cannot prove that his “mind” is focused on the safety of the many rather than the suppression of the few—then the “Flood” he should be worried about isn’t made of water. It is made of the rising anger of a betrayed people.

The “Tower of Power” in Malacañang is built on the trust of the masses. But as Barzaga has so eloquently pointed out, that foundation is washing away. And no amount of “imprisoning Leviste” will be enough to dam the tide of a nation demanding the truth.