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DPWH files graft cases vs 20 Bulacan engineers, 4 contractors over flood control projects anomalies

Published Sep 11, 2025 01:15 pm

At A Glance

  • DPWH files graft cases against 20 Bulacan engineers and 4 contractors.
  • Alleged violations involve flood control projects.
  • Charges include Anti-Graft Law, Malversation of Public Funds, and procurement law violations.
  • Secretary Vince Dizon calls on the public to report suspected anomalies.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon personally filed graft complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman on September 11, 2025 against 20 officials of the Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and four private contractors over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, submitting key documents to support charges under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, malversation of public funds, and procurement laws, highlighting the government’s drive to hold those responsible for public fund misuse accountable. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon personally filed graft complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman on September 11, 2025 against 20 officials of the Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and four private contractors over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, submitting key documents to support charges under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, malversation of public funds, and procurement laws, highlighting the government’s drive to hold those responsible for public fund misuse accountable. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday, Sept. 11, filed graft complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman against 20 officials of its Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and four private contractors over the alleged massive corruption in flood control projects.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the filing follows President  Marcos' repeated orders to hold accountable those involved in the misuse of public funds.
“Even if they are friends or allies, everyone must be held responsible,” Dizon stressed, noting that this is only the beginning while the Independent Commission is still being organized.
He personally submitted key documents to the Ombudsman to support alleged violations of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act); Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code (Malversation of Public Funds) in relation to Article 171; Republic Act No. 9184; and other relevant laws.
Officials charged include:
Former District Engineer Henry C. Alcantara
Former Assistant District Engineer Brice Ericson D. Hernandez
Construction Section Chief Jaypee D. Mendoza
Construction Section Chief John Michael E. Ramos
Planning and Design Section Chief Ernesto C. Galang
OIC Maintenance Section Chief Lorenzo A. Pagtalunan
OIC Maintenance Section Chief Jaime R. Hernandez
Quality Assurance Section Chief Norberto L. Santos
Administrative Section Chief Floralyn Y. Simbulan
Finance Section Juanito C. Mendoza
Budget Unit Head Roberto A. Roque
Procurement Unit Head Benedict J. Matawaran
Cashier Christina Mae D. Pineda
Project Engineer Paul Jayson F. Duya
Project Engineer Merg Jaron C. Laus
Project Engineer Lemuel Ephraim C. Roque
Project Engineer Arjay S. Domasig
Project Engineer John Carlo C. Rivera
Project Engineer John Benex S. Francisco
Project Engineer Engr. Jolo Mari V. Tayao
The contractors charged include:
Sally N. Santos of SYMS Construction Trading
Mark Allan V. Arevalo of Wawao Builders
Ma. Roma Angeline D. Rimando of St. Timothy Construction Corporation
Cezarah Rowena C. Discaya, beneficial owner of St. Timothy Construction Corporation
Robert T. Imperio of IM Construction Corporation
JOHN and/or JANE DOES, whose participation may later be determined
Photo courtesy of DPWH
Photo courtesy of DPWH
“The President has assured us that we will all get the justice we deserve as Filipinos, and this is proof of that,” Dizon said, emphasizing the urgency of the crackdown and the government’s commitment to accountability.
He also urged the public to report suspected anomalies in DPWH projects or officials.
“At humihingi ako ng tulong sa taong bayan. I-channel po natin ang galit natin para huliin pa ang mga ito...Nasanay naman po kayo d’yan sa akin, nung dati ho, nagpapadala kayo ng mga kamote drivers sa kalye. O ngayon po, hanapin niyo po sila, padala niyo po sa amin. Maniwala po kayo, lahat ho sila isasama natin sa mga ganito sa mga susunod na linggo, susunod na buwan,” (And I am asking for the public’s help. Let us channel our frustration to apprehend these individuals. You know how I work by now; before, you sent “kamote drivers” to the streets. Now, locate them and bring them to us. Rest assured, all of them will be included in similar cases in the coming weeks and months),” Dizon added.

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