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Inside Congress, Gardiola recruits lawmakers for DPWH kickback racket
Philippine Congressman Edwin Gardiola is reportedly engaged in a scheme to purchase Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects and resell them to contractors at a higher price.
He allegedly offers kickbacks to other lawmakers in exchange for their consent to "park" these projects in their localities, ensuring no interference.
Gardiola, who represents the Construction Workers Solidarity (CWS) party-list, has seen his linked companies secure billions in government projects.
His linked companies noted a significant increase in secured government projects during his tenure as vice chairperson of the House appropriations committee from 2022 to 2025.
Leandro Leviste, Batangas 1st District Representative, described Gardiola as potentially the largest buyer of DPWH projects, surpassing former party-list representative Zaldy Co.
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