AMLC, PAGCOR probe DPWH officials for money laundering

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is collaborating with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to investigate Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials suspected of money laundering through anomalous flood control projects.

Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns about DPWH officials possibly colluding with casino employees for money laundering.

AMLC executive director Matthew David confirmed this possibility and stated the agency is working with PAGCOR to investigate public officials frequenting casinos.

The AMLC is requesting PAGCOR to investigate incidents where public officials might be using casinos to launder proceeds of corruption.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson pledged to help augment the AMLC's "crumb-sized" budget for 2026, which was significantly slashed in the National Expenditure Program (NEP).

The AMLC's proposed P333.1 million budget for 2026 was reduced to P170.161 million under the NEP, with cuts affecting cybersecurity and the prosecution of money laundering cases.