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Ombudsman says Eric Yap a 'person of interest' in unfinished flood control projects
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has identified Benguet Representative Eric Yap as a "person of interest" in connection with anomalous flood control projects.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) filed complaints of malversation of public funds against 21 DPWH officials and two construction firms, St. Timothy Construction and Silverwolves Construction.
Yap is suspected of being the beneficial owner of Silverwolves Construction, a contractor for unfinished flood control projects in La Union.
Yap's brother, ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Edvic Yap, and Bulacan Rep. Salvador Pleyto allegedly received money through bank transfers from contractors.
The total worth of the flood control projects involved is P276 million, including ghost projects in Davao Occidental and unfinished projects in La Union.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) will conduct its own investigation now that persons of interest have been identified.
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