OMB-C-2026-0147
critical
High-Profile
Massive irregularities in flood control projects worth PHP 573 million in Regions III, V, and NCR involving ghost projects, overpricing, and rigged bidding
Case Stage Progress
Stage 18 of 22: filing decision
Case Information
Complaint IDOMB-2026-0001
Docket NumberOMB-C-2026-0147
Date Received1/15/2026
Sourcecoa referral
Case Typeplunder
Statusfiled sandiganbayan
Prioritycritical
Priority Score95
Completeness95%
RegionNCR
Amount Involved₱573,000,000
Primary Respondent
NameSen. Ricardo Mendoza (Fictionalized)
PositionSenator / Former DPWH Secretary
AgencyDepartment of Public Works and Highways
Rankcabinet level
Gov't Branchexecutive
ComplainantCommission on Audit - Special Audit Team
Complainant Typepublic official
Allegations & Details
Nature of Complaint
Massive irregularities in flood control projects worth PHP 573 million in Regions III, V, and NCR involving ghost projects, overpricing, and rigged bidding
Alleged Acts or Omissions
Conspiracy with contractors to implement ghost flood control projects, overpricing of materials by 200-300%, manipulation of public bidding through pre-selected contractors, diversion of funds intended for disaster mitigation infrastructure
Date of Incident2023-06-15
Place of IncidentDPWH Central Office, NCR and Regional Offices III, V
ProjectNational Flood Control and Drainage Program 2022-2024