DOJ refers 5 anomalous Bulacan flood control projects to Ombudsman

Updated Tue, October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM Published Tue, October 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has referred its findings on five alleged anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan to the Office of the Ombudsman.

The DOJ recommended filing charges of graft, malversation, perjury, and falsification of public documents against Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and contractors involved in these projects.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla described the cases as 'low-hanging fruit' and 'open-shut cases' due to disbursed funds lacking actual project outputs.

The cartful of files contains evidence and statements that can be used to file cases against individuals involved in the Bulacan "ghost projects."

These individuals include District Engineer Henry Alcantara, Assistant District Engineer Bryce Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza, Project Engineer Nino Lawrence Morales, Finance Section Chief Juanito Mendoza, Administrative Section Chief Floralyn Simbulan, Cashier II Christina Mae Pineda, and Syms Construction representative Sally Santos.

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