Metro Manila mayors review DPWH projects, find permit issues

Metro Manila mayors and district lawmakers are reviewing Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) infrastructure and flood control projects in their cities, finding issues such as lack of permits and proper coordination.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte reported that some DPWH projects bypassed local government oversight and did not align with city plans. She emphasized the need for national agencies to secure local permits before starting projects.

Rep. Mark Anthony Santos from Las Piñas revealed that around 42 DPWH projects in his district lacked necessary permits, leading to safety concerns and potential misuse of funds.

More than 100 mayors and vice mayors have signed a manifesto demanding accountability for corruption allegations in flood control and infrastructure projects.

The DPWH has launched an investigation into alleged collusion between government officials and contractors, with parallel probes ongoing in the House and Senate.