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Sandiganbayan Orders DPWH to Produce Infrastructure Project Documents
Sandigan orders DPWH exec to bring sealed docs showing infra proponents
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The Sandiganbayan, an anti-graft court in the Philippines, has ordered engineer Gerald Longoria from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to present documents identifying proponents of infrastructure projects. This order comes amid the malversation trial of former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., who is accused of involvement in a controversial flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
- 01Gerald Longoria was compelled to produce documents related to infrastructure project proponents during a hearing on May 19, 2026.
- 02The flood control project in question is valued at ₱92.8 million and is alleged to be a 'ghost' project.
- 03Longoria testified that the late DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral identified Revilla as the alleged proponent of the project.
- 04The court allowed the sealing of the documents due to concerns for Longoria's safety.
- 05The prosecution clarified that the subpoena specifically sought names of lawmakers, not private individuals.
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On May 19, 2026, the Sandiganbayan, an anti-graft court in the Philippines, ordered Gerald Longoria, an engineer from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), to produce sealed documents that identify proponents of various infrastructure projects. This directive is part of the ongoing malversation trial against former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., who faces allegations related to a ₱92.8 million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, which prosecutors claim is a 'ghost' project. Longoria, who worked under the late DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, stated that Cabral had provided him with documents naming Revilla as a proponent of the project. When asked about other proponents, Longoria remarked that there were 'too many to mention.' Associate Justice Ronald Moreno emphasized the need for all funding requests to be produced. The prosecution requested that these documents be sealed for Longoria's safety, as they contain names of individuals not implicated in the current case but still under investigation. The documents are expected to be submitted during the next court session.
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The court's order could lead to greater accountability in public infrastructure projects, potentially addressing corruption in government contracts.
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