Dizon Files Graft Charges Against DPWH Officials, Contractors

DPWH to sue execs, contractors linked to Oriental Mindoro flood control anomalies

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Friday that criminal cases will be filed against Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and contractors allegedly involved in the anomalous flood control projects in Oriental Mindoro.

Dizon files graft charges against DPWH officials, contractors

(UPDATE) PUBLIC Works Secretary Vince Dizon filed graft charges on Thursday before the Office of the Ombudsman against officials of his department and contractors in connection with the uncovered ghost and substandard flood control projects.The charges included malversation through falsification of public documents; violation of Republic Act (RA) 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act; and RA 12009, or the New Government Procurement A…

20 ex-DPWH execs, contractors face graft raps

The Department of Public Works and Highways, represented by its newly appointed Secretary Vince Dizon, filed a criminal complaint yesterday before the Office of the Ombudsman against 20 former DPWH officials in Bulacan and several private contractors, including Sarah Discaya, in connection with the alleged ghost or substandard flood control projects in the province.

Protests over graft in flood control projects rock the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): Protesters marched on the streets across the Philippines to express their anger after a probe report exposed massive graft in state-funded flood control projects. On September 5, a group of activists held a rally outside the House of Representatives to voice their dissent, and a clash broke out as police attempted to disperse them. In Cebu City, central Philippines, members of the progressive group, Bayan-Central Visayas, threw to…

20 DPWH personnel face raps over flood control mess

By Ferdinand Patinio RAPS FILED. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon files charges against 20 past and current employees and private contractors before the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City on Thursday (Sept. 11, 2025). The charges are linked to alleged anomalous flood control projects. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday filed corruption cases against 20 person…