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20 mostly DPWH execs face flood control raps
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has filed malversation and graft charges against over 20 officials, mostly DPWH engineers, and contractors for anomalous flood control projects in La Union and Davao Occidental.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the amounts involved in the projects are greater than the P8.8-million threshold, making the offenses non-bailable.
One complaint concerns a P96.5-million project in Davao Occidental, reportedly implemented by St Timothy Construction Corp. and described as a ghost project.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla identified Benguet Rep. Eric Yap as a "person of interest" in the La Union project, alleging he is the beneficial owner of Silverwolves Construction, which implemented the P179.5-million project split into two contracts.
Remulla also said he would ask the Anti-Money Laundering Council to freeze the assets of Yap, a former party-list representative.
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has identified Benguet Representative Eric Yap as a "person of interest" in connection with anomalous flood control projects.
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon stated that P2.5 billion in assets may be recovered from contractors involved in alleged bid-rigging for flood control projects.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to implement reforms and hold accountable corrupt officials and contractors involved in alleged irregularities within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), particularly concerning flood control projects and infrastructure spending.
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The Office of the Ombudsman will begin preliminary investigations into six flood control project anomalies, including five 'ghost projects' in Bulacan and a dike project in Oriental Mindoro.
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Malacañang is not considering the abolition of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) despite ongoing corruption issues.
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