Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said he will investigate claims by Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste that some Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretaries may have ties to contractors involved in the controversial flood control projects.
Leviste alleged that members of Dizon’s newly appointed team were holding meetings with contractors linked to the projects under scrutiny. Dizon responded by saying he had begun an internal investigation and invited Leviste to present any evidence directly.
“If someone is involved, I won’t just dismiss them — I’ll sue them,” Dizon said, promising full accountability. “We will remove all of them and file cases… even if everyone at DPWH has to go.”
The undersecretaries in question include Arrey Perez, Arthur Bisnar, Charles Calima Jr., Samuel Turgano, Ricardo Bernabe III, and Nicanor Conti. Dizon maintained that, based on his knowledge, none of them have connections to any contractors.
He also announced that more DPWH officials may soon be named and face disciplinary or legal action, as the department finalizes procedures in line with the Civil Service Law.
Separately, Dizon said the agency is launching an investigation into CLTG Corp. and its possible links to the Discaya Companies, following the President’s directive to hold all involved parties accountable in the flood control controversy.
Dizon said the decision on whether the Discayas qualify as state witnesses will depend on the results of ongoing investigations and court proceedings.
“All contracts from 2016 to 2025 involving the Discayas will be turned over to the Ombudsman,” Dizon said, adding that no one will be spared if found guilty.
The allegations raise concerns about conflict of interest and transparency in infrastructure spending. The probe could lead to major changes in the way the DPWH oversees contractor relations and project approvals, potentially reshaping internal accountability measures.
