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DPWH chief to flood control project contractor: Just turn yourself in
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has permanently disqualified SYMS Construction Trading and Wawao Builders from participating in flood control projects.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced the perpetual disqualification following an inspection of a delayed project in Plaridel, Bulacan, awarded to Wawao Builders.
Construction on the P96.5-million flood control project, awarded to Wawao Builders, began in August 2025, despite its supposed completion date of June 2024.
Wawao Builders is also linked to alleged ghost projects in Calumpit and Hagonoy, Bulacan.
Mark Allan Arevalo, a director of Wawao Builders, invoked his right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing when questioned about the alleged ghost projects.
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson suspects Arevalo might be a dummy for the real owner of Wawao, a claim that requires further validation.
DPWH will recommend filing charges against the two construction firms with the Department of Justice.
Secretary Dizon advised Arevalo to turn himself in, suggesting he might be acting as a dummy and could face jail time.
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