Dante Tan-owned firms awarded P2.5B NBI HQ contract amid probe

Updated Thu, September 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM Published Wed, September 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Two companies owned by businessman Dante Tan, also known as Discaya, were awarded a P2.5-billion contract for the new National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) headquarters in Manila.

NBI Director Jaime Santiago confirmed that Way Maker General Contractor Opc and St. Gerrard Construction Co., both Discaya-owned, won the bidding handled by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Santiago expressed concern over the discovery and has ordered a thorough investigation into the project.

He is investigating potential issues such as the use of substandard materials, whether the firms followed engineering standards, and the possibility of the building collapsing during an earthquake.

This revelation comes after the NBI's investigation, in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission, uncovered a pattern of collusion among contractors in the bidding process for DPWH flood control projects.

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