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NBI Widens Probe into Infrastructure Projects Under Review for Irregularities

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21

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The National Bureau of Investigation served a subpoena on Juby Blancaver Cordon, director of DPWH-Davao, concerning the region’s infrastructure and flood control projects. The NBI is widening its probe into 47 flagged projects, which include 37 contracts in Davao City and Davao del Sur. The investigation focuses on possible violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

From philstar.com

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The projects are suspected to be substandard, ghost projects, or those with inconsistent titles and funding despite shared coordinates. Cordon must submit certified records covering the bidding, implementation, inspection, completion, and acceptance of the projects.

From philstar.com

Who's involved

National Bureau of InvestigationGovernment agency leading the investigation into alleged irregularities in public works projects.

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Coverage

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Sep 21philstar.com