BIR files P1.6B tax evasion raps vs 3 ex-DPWH engineers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed tax evasion complaints against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineers Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza for alleged income tax deficiencies totaling over P1.6 billion.

BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. stated that lifestyle checks and information from Senate hearings revealed that the engineers' expenditures and assets were inconsistent with their declared incomes.

Alcantara has a tax liability of P900 million, Hernandez has P600 million, and Mendoza has P180 million.

The bureau alleges that the former officials received kickbacks from flood control projects, referred to as 'proponents' shares', which were allegedly laundered through casino gambling.

The BIR is pursuing the assets of the engineers to ensure payment of their tax deficiencies.