Manila, Sept. 4 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday called for a "complete overhaul" of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) amid the alleged anomalies in the country's flood control projects.

"A complete overhaul of the PCAB board is in order at this point," Lacson said in a statement.

"The PCAB has been a low-key yet corrupt-ridden regulatory body which, in tandem with the Department of Public Works and Highways, has methodically punched us in the gut, providing the first of a one-two punch, thus knocking out our hard-earned tax payments."

Lacson, who delivered a privilege speech last month regarding the "systemic" corruption in flood control projects, issued the statement after the resignation of PCAB executive di...