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Dizon requests DOJ to place DPWH execs, contractors on lookout list for 'ghost' projects

Published Sep 3, 2025 01:10 pm

At A Glance

  • DPWH chief Vince Dizon asked the DOJ on Sept. 3 to issue a lookout order.
  • Over 20 DPWH officials and contractors were linked to alleged "ghost" flood projects.
  • Bidding for locally funded projects was suspended nationwide.
  • A 60-day reorganization of DPWH personnel was ordered.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon speaks during his turnover ceremony on September 2, 2025, at the agency’s central office in Port Area, Manila, where he pledged to tighten contractor compliance and strengthen oversight to restore public trust and uphold integrity in government infrastructure projects. (Screenshot from Facebook Live of the DPWH turnover ceremony)
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon speaks during his turnover ceremony on September 2, 2025, at the agency’s central office in Port Area, Manila, where he pledged to tighten contractor compliance and strengthen oversight to restore public trust and uphold integrity in government infrastructure projects. (Screenshot from Facebook Live of the DPWH turnover ceremony)
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday, Sept. 3, requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to place more than 20 DPWH officials and contractors on the immigration lookout list for their alleged involvement in anomalous “ghost” flood control projects.
“I’ve just signed a request to Justice Secretary [Jesus Crispin Remulla], copy furnished to the Bureau of Immigration, for a lookout order for these individuals listed,” Dizon said during the turnover ceremony.
He noted that the measure seeks to immediately bar those implicated from leaving the country while the investigation is ongoing.
In his letter to the DOJ, Dizon stressed that “the timely issuance of an ILBO is of utmost necessity to enable current investigations to proceed without delay and hold those liable accountable to the Filipino people.”
He also urged the Bureau of Immigration to alert the DPWH and law enforcement authorities of any attempt by the personalities to travel abroad.
The list includes several DPWH engineers and district officials:
OIC–Assistant Regional Director Henry C. Alcantara
OIC–District Engineer Brice Ericson D. Hernandez
OIC–Assistant District Engineer Jaypee D. Mendoza
Engineer Ernesto C. Galang, Planning and Design Section
Engineer John Michael E. Ramos, Construction Section
Engineer Norberto L. Santos, Quality Assurance and Hydrology Section
Engineer Jaime R. Hernandez, Maintenance Section
Floralyn Y. Simbulan, Administrative Section
Juanito C. Mendoza, Finance Section
Engineer Benedict J. Matawaran, Procurement Unit
The contractors named in the list are:
Alex H. Abelido, President, Legacy Construction Corporation
Cezarah C. Discaya and Pacifico F. Discaya, President and AMO, respectively, Alpha & Omega General Contractor and Development Corp.
Ma. Roma Angeline D. Rimando, Owner/Manager, St. Timothy Construction Corporation
Allan B. Quirante, Owner/Proprietor, QM Builders
Erni G. Baggao, Owner/Proprietor, EGB Construction Corporation
Eumir S. Villanueva, President, Topnotch Catalyst Builders, Inc.
Lawrence R. Lubiano, President, Centerways Construction and Development, Inc.
Aderma Angelie D. Alcazar, President/CEO, Sunwest Inc.
Edgar S. Acosta, President, Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corp.
Wilfredo M. Natividad, Owner/General Manager, Triple 8 Construction & Supply, Inc.
Romeo C. Miranda, President/AMO, Royal Crown Monarch Construction & Supplies
Mark Allan V. Arevalo, General Manager, Wawao Builders
Marjorie O. Samidan, Authorized Managing Officer, MG Samidan Construction
Luisito R. Tiqui, President, L.R. Tiqui Builders, Inc.
Ryan Willie D. Uy, Proprietor, Road Edge Trading & Development Services
“In addition to the issuance of ILBO, may we further request that the Bureau of Immigration be instructed to immediately inform the DPWH and other law enforcement agencies of any information regarding the impending travel of these individuals,” Dizon added in his letter.
During a post-turnover briefing, Dizon emphasized that the request was in line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to enforce accountability in government projects.
“This is all part of the President’s order to hold people to account,” Dizon said.
Alongside the lookout order, Dizon announced a nationwide suspension of bidding for all locally funded projects.
He also ordered a 60-day reorganization of DPWH personnel—from top management down to district engineers—which he described as part of a broader effort to restore integrity in the agency.
Dizon officially assumed office on Sept. 1 after taking his oath before Marcos, succeeding Manuel Bonoan, who stepped down as public works chief.

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