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Manuel Bonoan

Manuel Bonoan, former Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, is under investigation for alleged involvement in a kickback scheme linked to infrastructure projects, with multiple officials and lawmakers implicated in the scandal. He has since left the Philippines for the United States amid the probe, though no formal charges have been filed against him. The case has sparked calls for accountability and reforms in infrastructure management across the country.

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Recent developments on Manuel Bonoan

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM

ICI reevaluates senator referrals after new affidavit submitted

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is reconsidering its plan to file referrals against three senators implicated in flood control anomalies, following the submission of a new affidavit by former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Ex-Sen Leviste tags Rep Gardiola as 'biggest' DPWH project proponent

Former Senator Manny Leviste has identified CWS Party-list Representative Edwin Gardiola as the "biggest" proponent of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects, surpassing former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Ex-DPWH exec implicates Bonoan, Cabral in infra scam

Former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo implicated ex-Secretary Manuel Bonoan and ex-undersecretary Cathy Cabral in an alleged infrastructure scam.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Ex-DPWH official implicates senators in kickback scheme

Former Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has implicated former Secretary Manuel Bonoan and several other lawmakers in an alleged kickback scheme involving infrastructure projects.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM

ICI urges Ombudsman to file cases vs ex-DPWH officials over P74M Hagonoy project

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has again urged the Ombudsman to file administrative cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials, including ex-Secretary Manuel Bonoan, for alleged irregularities in a P74 million project.

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan leaves for US amid corruption probe

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan has departed for the United States to accompany his wife for a medical procedure.

Thu, November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM

ICI chair urges love, compassion amid corruption probe

Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) chair Andres Reyes urged Filipinos to embrace love and compassion, citing greed and selfishness as hindrances to progress.

Thu, November 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Former DPWH officials face charges over P95M unbuilt flood control project

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended filing criminal and administrative charges against former DPWH officials, including former chief district engineer Henry Alcantara and engineers Brice Ericson Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Ernesto Galang, John Carlo Rivera, John Michael Marcos, Claudine Magdalene Magsakay, and Allan Payawal, over a P95-million unbuilt flood control project in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Tue, November 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM

ICI wants Ombudsman to probe ex-DPWH chief Bonoan over P72-M project

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials, including ex-Secretary Manuel Bonoan, over alleged irregularities in a P72-million flood control project in Plaridel, Bulacan.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Marcos Jr. approval rating down to 33% in Pulse Asia poll

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s approval rating dropped to 33% in September 2025, a 9-percentage-point decrease from 42% in June, according to a Pulse Asia survey.