DPWH suspends bidding for locally funded projects amid anomaly probe

Updated Thu, September 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM Published Wed, September 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced a nationwide temporary suspension of all bidding for locally funded infrastructure projects for two weeks, effective Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

This move aims to address alleged anomalies and ghost projects within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to "clean the house."

The suspension, which applies to all national, regional, and district offices, does not affect foreign-funded projects.

A DPWH review team is tasked with developing and implementing new safeguards in the bidding process to prevent irregularities.

The department has submitted a list of over 9,000 projects completed between July 2022 and May 2025, of which 15 projects were reported as missing or unlocated after validation.

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