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OMB-C-2026-0203

critical
High-Profile
Whistleblower
Confidential

Ghost flood control projects in Bicol Region — PHP 118.5M in non-existent infrastructure

Case Stage Progress

Stage 9 of 22: preliminary investigation

Case Information
Complaint IDOMB-2026-0002
Docket NumberOMB-C-2026-0203
Date Received2/10/2026
Sourcewhistleblower
Case Typegraft and corruption
Statusactive
Prioritycritical
Priority Score88
Completeness78%
RegionRegion V
Amount Involved₱118,500,000
Primary Respondent
NameEngr. Pedro Ramos, Engr. Luis Torres (Fictionalized)
PositionDistrict Engineers
AgencyDPWH Region V
Rankdirector
Gov't Branchexecutive
ComplainantCONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT
Complainant Typeconfidential informant
Allegations & Details

Nature of Complaint

Ghost flood control projects in Bicol Region — PHP 118.5M in non-existent infrastructure

Alleged Acts or Omissions

Implementation of ghost projects under the flood control program, fabrication of accomplishment reports, falsification of inspection reports, conspiracy with contractors to produce fictitious delivery receipts and progress billing

Date of Incident2024-03-01
Place of IncidentDPWH District Engineering Offices, Bicol Region
ProjectBicol Region Flood Mitigation Infrastructure