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Manuel Bonoan

Manuel Bonoan, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary, is under investigation for alleged involvement in a multi-billion-peso kickback scheme linked to flood control and infrastructure projects. He has not returned to the Philippines and is being monitored by the government while inquiries into his role in anomalous projects continue.

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Recent developments on Manuel Bonoan

Sat, December 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Lacson: 5 Cabinet secs had billions in allocables in 2025 budget

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson revealed that at least five Cabinet secretaries possessed billions in "allocables" within the 2025 national budget, citing documents from the late DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM

House probes death of ex-DPWH official linked to kickback scheme

Several House members have filed House Resolution No. 606 seeking an investigation into the death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who died after falling from a highway on December 19.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan still not back in PHL

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan has not yet returned to the Philippines as of December 18, 2025, missing his scheduled return date.

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.