DPWH files new bid-rigging raps vs St. Timothy, Silverwolves over P275.9M ghost projects

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has filed new bid-rigging complaints against St. Timothy Construction Corporation and Silverwolves Construction Corporation before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).

These complaints involve substandard or ghost flood control projects in La Union and Davao Occidental, with a combined value of P275.9 million.

St. Timothy Construction Corporation, owned by the Discaya family, is accused of receiving payment for a Davao Occidental project that had not yet begun construction, despite being marked as completed.

The Davao Occidental District Engineering Office allegedly issued fabricated certificates of completion for this project.

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon stated that approximately 15 contracts have been submitted to the PCC for investigation, potentially leading to P3.13 billion in penalties.

These cases follow earlier charges filed against the same contractors and DPWH officials for malversation of public funds and falsification of public documents.