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Espinas of Biliran face plunder complaint over DPWH deals
A plunder complaint has been filed before the Ombudsman against members of the Espina political dynasty in Biliran for allegedly conspiring to award over P1 billion in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects.
The complaint was lodged by Biliran native Lord Allan Merced-Garcia, citing a Rappler investigative report, against Biliran Rep. Gerryboy Espina, Gov. Roger Espina, Vice Gov. Roselyn Espina-Paras, and Naval Mayor Gretchen Espina.
Merced-Garcia alleged that the officials awarded contracts exclusively to Roving Premier Construction, a firm co-owned by Vice Governor Roselyn Espina-Paras and her husband Irving Paras.
The complainant stated that the family members of the local executives are the key figures in the construction company, leading to their alleged enrichment through the province's resources.
Merced-Garcia also alleged that the projects awarded to Roving Premier turned out to be defective and substandard, manifesting deliberate cost manipulation and fraudulent implementation.
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