The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has filed complaints against several officials of the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for alleged corrupt practices.
In a Laging Handa public briefing on Thursday (May 6), PACC Chairperson Greco Belgica said the charges are in relation to the officials’ issuing a permit for a dredging project that did not comply with the proper process and existing laws.
The commission filed complaints against the DPWH Assistant Secretary for Regional Operations of Visayas, National Capital Region, and Region 4B, and two DENR directors.
Belgica said they are currently coordinating with the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal charges against these officials. They have also submitted a recommendation to the Office of the President for the administrative charges against them.
“Ang PACC ay patuloy na magbabantay sa imbestigasyon ng Ombudsman hanggang ang mga opisyal na ito ay pormal na makasuhan sa kanilang pagkakasala sa taumbayan,” he said.
Report from Kenneth Paciente/NGS-jlo
