Tag: DPWH
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Contractor Couple Withdraws Cooperation in ICI Probe Into Anomalous Flood Control Projects
Overview: A Widening Bribe Probe and a Key Withdrawal The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) faces a widening bribery investigation into anomalous flood control projects, even as one high-profile development shakes the core of its witness lineup. The contractor couple known as Curlee and Sarah Discaya, central figures in the controversy, have informed the ICI…
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Discaya Bribery Scandal: ICI Flood Project Probe Update
Overview: The Discaya cooperation withdrawal in the ICI probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is pressing ahead with its investigation into anomalous flood control projects, even as a high-profile couple central to the case withdraws cooperation. Curlee and Sarah Discaya, known for their aggressive display of wealth and multiple construction ventures, have invoked their…
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Coalition flags COA official over New Building links to contractors
Allegations surface surrounding the New COA Building contract A rights group is pulling the threads of an alleged conflict of interest involving a high-ranking official at the Commission on Audit (COA) as it scrutinizes the construction of the agency’s new headquarters. The Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) Coalition published findings that tie COA Commissioner…
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R2KRN Flags Alleged Conflict of Interest in New COA Building Linked to Lipana Family Ties
Overview of the Allegations A coalition advocating for freedom of information has raised questions about a possible conflict of interest involving Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana. The Right to Know, Right Now (R2KRN) Coalition contends that Lipana’s connections intersect with the awarding of a contract for the New COA Building, suggesting potential influence…
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DepEd Ramps Up School Repairs to Restore Learning in Quake-Hit Davao Oriental
Overview: A Heavy Lifting for Education in Mindanao In the wake of a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, the Department of Education (DepEd) has escalated its efforts to repair damaged schools and ensure learning continuity for affected students. On-site inspections led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Davao Oriental…
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DepEd ramps up school repairs, ensures learning continuity in quake-hit Davao Oriental
Overview: Stabilizing learning after a powerful quake The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified efforts to repair damaged schools and restore learning in areas hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. On-site inspections led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the urgency of rebuilding to minimize disruptions for students…
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DepEd ramps up school repairs to ensure learning continuity after Mindanao quake
H2: DepEd ramps up school repairs to ensure learning continuity after Mindanao quake The Department of Education (DepEd) is intensifying efforts to repair damaged schools and restore learning in areas affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao, underscoring the agency’s commitment to safe classrooms and uninterrupted education. H3: On-the-ground leadership and assessment DepEd Secretary…
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Leviste Applauds Dizon Move to Lower DPWH Project Prices and Boost Transparency
Overview: A push for lower prices and cleaner processes Batangas’ 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for engaging with his call to temper the cost of DPWH projects. The exchange highlights a broader effort to rein in high infrastructure prices and to…
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Leviste Thanks Dizon, Urges DPWH Transparency in Project Pricing
Leviste lauds Dizon on DPWH price reform Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for engaging with a push to temper the costs of the agency’s projects. In a statement, Leviste expressed appreciation for the acknowledgement that DPWH projects should be priced…
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Leviste Applauds Dizon for Committing to Lower DPWH Project Prices and More Transparent Budgeting
Leviste praises DPWH leadership for price reductions and budget reforms Batangas 1st district Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for addressing a long-standing demand: lowering the prices of DPWH projects. In a statement, Leviste commended Dizon for agreeing that the agency should pursue reduced…