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Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM

DTI overhauls PCAB, CIAP amid 'accreditation for sale' issues

Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque announced a major overhaul of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) and the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) following accusations of an "accreditation for sale" scheme.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM

PCAB members banned from owning construction firms

Members of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) are now prohibited from owning construction companies due to conflict of interest, as announced by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Trade dep't revamps CIAP, PCAB amid 'accreditation for sale' allegations

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque has appointed new acting officials for the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) and the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) as part of a significant revamp.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM

House panel subpoenas 5 flood control contractors over project anomalies

A House committee has issued a subpoena for five flood control contractors, including construction magnate Sarah Discaya, to attend a September 9 inquiry into alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM

PCAB exec director resigns amid probe into flood control anomalies

Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) Executive Director Atty. Herbert Matienzo resigned on September 3 for personal reasons, confirmed by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina Roque.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM

DTI to list contractors facing license revocation

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will release a list of contractors facing license revocation due to issues with the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB).