Tag: DPWH
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Chiz Escudero Pushes Tripartite Deal to Empower LGUs Across DPWH, DepEd, and DA
Background: A Roadmap for Stronger Local Governance Senator Francis iz Escudero has called for a concrete and collaborative framework among the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to empower local government units (LGUs). The proposed tripartite deal aims to align national investments with…
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Chiz Escudero Pushes Tripartite DPWH-DepEd-DA Deal to Empower Local LGUs
Senator Chiz Escudero Advocates for a Tripartite DPWH-DepEd-DA Framework Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero reiterated his call on Saturday for the national government to advance a proposed tripartite framework involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA). The aim is to empower local government…
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Chiz Escudero Pushes Tripartite DPWH-DepEd-DA Framework to Empower LGUs
Senator Chiz Escudero champions a unified DPWH-DepEd-DA framework to empower LGUs Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has renewed calls for the national government to advance a proposed tripartite agreement among the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA). The aim of the framework is to…
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Bernardo vows to restitute P1 billion in flood kickbacks
Former DPWH official pledges to repay P1 billion In a landmark development tied to a high-profile flood-related corruption case, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has agreed to restitute P1 billion to the government. The commitment comes as a condition for his placement under the government’s Witness Protection Program (WPP),…
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Bernardo vows to restitute P1B flood kickbacks to gov under WPP pact
Ex-DPWH official pledges P1 billion restitution under witness protection deal A former top official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has vowed to restitute P1 billion to the government as part of a settlement tied to his entry into the witness protection program. The disclosure, made during a prosecutorial hearing, marks a…
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Ex-DPWH Exec Bernardo Vows to Restitute P1 Billion in Flood Kickbacks: A Look at the WPP Deal
Overview: A Key Step in a High-Profile Corruption Case In a landmark development tied to a long-running flood-control scandal, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has vowed to restitute P1 billion to the Philippine government. The commitment comes as part of the terms set for his inclusion in the government’s…
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Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in Davao Occidental
Background of the Case Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, along with company president Maria Roma Rimando, has entered not guilty pleas to multiple charges including graft and malversation. The charges involve a controversial project handled by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Davao Occidental district, highlighting ongoing concerns…
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Graft Case: Discaya Pleads Not Guilty in Philippines
Overview: A High-Profile Graft Case in Davao Occidental The Philippines is again spotlighting a graft and malversation case that has drawn attention to public contracting and the oversight of infrastructure projects. Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, and company president Maria Roma Rimando, together with eight officials from the Department of Public Works…
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Discaya Pleads Not Guilty to Graft and Malversation Charges in DPWH Case
Overview of the Case Contractor Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, and company president Maria Roma Rimando, have entered not guilty pleas to graft and malversation charges related to a project in Davao Occidental. The charges involve eight officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Davao Occidental District Engineering Office, creating…
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DPWH Budget 2026: No New Flood Control Projects Nationwide
DPWH Budget 2026: What the Numbers Say The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently clarified that the proposed 2026 national budget does not allocate new funding for locally-funded flood control projects. This clarification follows and counters social media posts and headlines claiming a P2.49 billion set aside for such initiatives. Government officials stressed…