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Ombudsman Suspends Engineers Over P188.9M Flood Control Project Irregularities

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The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the preventive suspension of five public works engineers from Bulacan's first district engineering office. The suspension relates to alleged irregularities in three flood control projects worth P188.9 million in Baliuag, Bulacan. The engineers face charges of grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and gross neglect of duty.

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The investigation is part of a larger corruption scandal involving multiple officials from the Department of Public Works. This regulatory action compromises the operational integrity of the Department of Public Works regarding the P188.9 million projects.

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Who's involved

  • Office of the OmbudsmanOrdered the preventive suspension of the engineers.
  • Department of Public WorksThe department whose engineers were suspended over project irregularities.
  • BulacanThe province where the engineering office and projects are located.
  • BalagtasThe municipality where the three flood control projects were located.

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