The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has issued freeze orders on the assets and bank accounts of multiple Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors allegedly involved in fraudulent or “ghost” infrastructure projects, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.
AMLC Executive Director Matthew David confirmed that the Court of Appeals granted a freeze order covering 135 bank accounts and 27 insurance policies belonging to the individuals and corporations under investigation.
This move follows Dizon’s formal request to AMLC to act against those suspected of involvement in corruption within the DPWH.
Individuals and Entities Named in the Freeze Order:
DPWH Officials:
- Henry C. Alcantara – Former OIC, Assistant Regional Director
- Brice Ericson D. Hernandez – Former OIC, District Engineer
- Jaypee D. Mendoza – Former OIC, Assistant District Engineer
- John Michael E. Ramos – Chief, Construction Section
- Ernesto C. Galang – Planning and Design Section
- Lorenzo A. Pagtalunan – OIC-Chief, Maintenance Section
- Norberto L. Santos – Quality Assurance and Hydrology Section
- Jaime R. Hernandez – Maintenance Section
- Floralyn Y. Simbulan – Administrative Section
- Juanito C. Mendoza – Finance Section
- Roberto A. Roque – Budget Unit
- Benedict J. Matawaran – Procurement Unit
- Christina Mae D. Pineda – Cashier II
- Paul Jayson F. Duya – Project Engineer
- Merg Jaron C. Laus – Project Engineer
- Lemuel Ephraim C. Roque – Project Engineer
- Arjay S. Domasig – Project Engineer
- John Carlo C. Rivera – Project Engineer
- John Benex S. Francisco – Project Engineer
- Jolo Mari V. Tayao – Project Engineer II
Private Contractors and Firms:
- Ma. Roma Angeline D. Rimando – St. Timothy Construction Corporation
- Cezarah Rowena C. Discaya – St. Timothy Construction Corporation
- Pacifico Discaya II – St. Timothy Construction Corporation
- Mark Allan V. Arevalo – General Manager, Wawao Builders
- Sally N. Santos – Owner/Manager, SYMS Construction Trading
- Robert T. Imperio – Owner/Manager, IM Construction Corporation
The freeze orders are part of a broader effort by the Marcos administration to clamp down on corruption and misuse of public funds within government agencies.
