Manila, Dec. 26 -- More individuals are expected to face accountability in the New Year, as the investigation into flood control anomalies continues, Malacanang said on Friday.

This comes as Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Dave Gomez acknowledged that some quarters are referring to the controversial contractor couple, Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya and Cezarah Rowena "Sarah" Discaya, as the "new Napoles."

In a statement, Gomez said the Discaya couple's unexplained wealth is "ten times" greater than the Napoles' ill-gotten wealth.

Gomez noted that those involved in the flood control mess have been held accountable faster, adding that the Discayas spent Christmas in detention.

"The flood control investigation does not end...