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DPWH

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is under scrutiny in the Philippines due to allegations of corruption, ghost projects, and mismanagement in flood control initiatives, prompting investigations and calls for budget cuts. High-profile cases, including the dismissal of officials and legal actions against contractors, have fueled public concern over the misuse of public funds. The administration is addressing these issues through probes and reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM

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Tue, September 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM

DPWH engineer claims senators received SOP from projects

Assistant engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez of the DPWH Bulacan 1st District claimed that Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva received "SOP" or standard operating procedure, which he claimed was 30% of project costs.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Senate allows ex-DPWH exec to attend House probe

Former Public Works and Highways District Engineer Brice Hernandez has been permitted by the Senate to attend a House of Representatives probe concerning alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM

DPWH Sec vows to purge corrupt employees

DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon has vowed to "purge" corrupt employees within the department amid controversies surrounding flood control projects.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM

DOJ: Contractors must return ill-gotten funds for immunity

The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya must return ill-gotten funds, if any, to be considered for immunity and as state witnesses.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Syms Construction admits delivering P1B cash to DPWH

Syms Construction Trading has admitted to delivering P1 billion in cash to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) between 2022 and 2025.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Rep Arjo Atayde denies contractor kickback allegations

Quezon City Representative Arjo Atayde has vehemently denied allegations of benefiting from any contractor, particularly naming the controversial contractors Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya II and Sarah Discaya.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM

COA, DPWH ask Ombudsman to probe P342.66M anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan

The Commission on Audit (COA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have requested the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate officials and contractors linked to anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan, amounting to P342.66 million.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM