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DPWH files 2 more cases vs contractors, personnel over rigged projects

Published Nov 6, 2025 03:30 pm

At A Glance

  • DPWH filed two cases before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Nov. 6 over alleged bid rigging.
  • Contractors involved: St. Timothy Construction Corporation and Silverwolves Construction Corporation; officials from DPWH La Union 2nd District also cited.
  • 15 project contracts endorsed to the PCC; potential penalties up to ₱3.13 billion.
  • Complaints against 20 DPWH officials referred to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for investigation.
DPWH Secretary Vince B. Dizon submits documents to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on November 6, 2025, as part of the agency’s filing of two cases against contractors and personnel accused of bid rigging in Davao Occidental and La Union. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
DPWH Secretary Vince B. Dizon submits documents to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on November 6, 2025, as part of the agency’s filing of two cases against contractors and personnel accused of bid rigging in Davao Occidental and La Union. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) filed on Thursday, Nov. 6, two more cases before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against contractors and personnel accused of bid rigging in infrastructure projects in Davao Occidental and La Union.
The DPWH said the filing was made to initiate the PCC’s preliminary inquiry into the alleged collusion.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized that the move is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to hold accountable those who manipulated government contracts for personal gain.
The cases were filed against St. Timothy Construction Corporation and Silverwolves Construction Corporation over alleged ghost and substandard flood control projects in Culaman, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
Another complaint was filed against several officials from the DPWH La Union 2nd District Engineering Office in connection with a similar project in Bauang, La Union.
Dizon said the department will continue pursuing cases as long as sufficient evidence is gathered.
“The President made it clear — those responsible must face justice, be imprisoned, and ensure that the people’s money is returned,” he added.
A total of 15 project contracts have now been endorsed to the PCC.
According to Dizon, if the parties are found guilty under Section 14, Chapter III of the Philippine Competition Act, potential penalties could reach ₱3.13 billion.
The complaints filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on Oct. 23 against 20 accredited and licensed DPWH officials have been referred to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for further investigation and possible administrative and criminal charges.

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