DPWH Engineer Abelardo Calalo Posts Bail ABELARDO CALALO – A district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Batangas, has posted ₱60,000 bail, granting him temporary freedom while facing serious corruption charges. Calalo, 51, was arrested in Taal, Batangas, during a police entrapment operation after allegedly attempting to bribe Batangas 1st … Read more
Cayetano Exposes DPWH’s Extra 3.5% Cut in Projects Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has raised concerns about the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), revealing that up to 3.5% of the budget for every infrastructure project is taken by the agency through what is known as the Engineering and Administrative Overhead (EAO) fund. This allocation … Read more
Zamboanga del Sur Mayor Confronts DPWH Engineers Over Faulty Flood Project ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR – A routine inspection in the municipality of Kumalarang turned tense after Mayor Ruel “Balong” Molina confronted officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2nd Engineering District over a controversial flood control project. The project, located in Barangay … Read more
Claudine Co Faces Backlash Over Glamorous Lifestyle CLAUDINE CO – The lifestyle vlogger is now facing heavy criticism after her luxurious lifestyle was linked to her family’s involvement in controversial government projects. She is the daughter of former Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Christopher Co, co-founder of Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corporation, and the niece of … Read more
Ex-PNP Chief Torre Urged to Lead DPWH NEXT DPWH SEC? – Attorney Jesus Falcis believes former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III should be appointed as the next Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways. In a post on X, Falcis argued that Torre has already proven himself to be … Read more
DPWH Engineer Abelardo Calalo Accused of Bribery Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan confirmed that Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Batangas 1st District Engineer Abelardo Calalo will be placed under preventive suspension following his arrest for alleged bribery. Calalo was caught in an entrapment operation in Taal, Batangas, after he allegedly tried to bribe … Read more
Congressman Rejects Bribe; DPWH Engineer Arrested DPWH – A district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways was arrested in Taal, Batangas, after allegedly attempting to bribe Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste with more than ₱3.1 million in exchange for halting a planned investigation into questionable flood control and infrastructure projects. Authorities … Read more
San Carlos City Mayor Uncovers Possible Multi-Million Ghost Projects, Calls for Accountability SAN CARLOS CITY – A possible multimillion-peso scam involving supposed DPWH flood control projects in San Carlos City has been exposed by Mayor Renato Gustilo, who is now calling for a probe. San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo has called on the National … Read more
DPWH to Sue Truck Driver Behind Isabela Bridge Collapse DPWH – The Department of Public Works and Highways is preparing to file charges against the truck driver believed to be responsible for the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, which happened in February 2025. According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, their technical investigation … Read more
DPWH to Use Plastic Bottles in Road Projects DPWH – The Department of Public Works and Highways has announced a new initiative to use plastic bottles in building national roads across the country. According to the agency, it has approved the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles as an additive in asphalt mix. This … Read more