ICI, DPWH refer raps vs 8 solons to Ombudsman

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), along with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the filing of plunder and graft charges against eight lawmakers.

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Independent Commission for Infrastructure Chairperson Andres Reyes, Commissioner Rogelio Singson and Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon submit evidence and recommendations on alleged multi-billion peso flood control project anomalies to the Ombudsman in Quezon City on Nov. 21, 2025. The STAR / Miguel de Guzman

(The STAR / Miguel de Guzman)

The ICI and the DPWH submitted their recommendation to the Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday, November 26.

The following are the former and current lawmakers recommended to be charged, according to the ICI:

•Former Rep. Zaldy Co for FS Co. Builders Supply

•Rep. Edwin Gardiola — for Newington Builders Inc., Lourel Development Corp. and S-Ang General Construction & Trading Inc.

•Rep. James Ang, Jr. for IBC International Builders Corp. and Allencon Development Corp.

•Rep. Jernie Jett Nisay for JVN Construction and Trading

•Rep. Augustina Pancho for C.M. Pancho Construction Inc.

•Rep. Joseph Lara for JLL Pulsar Construction Corp.

•Rep. Francisco Matugas for Boometrix Development Corp.

•Rep. Noel Rivera — for Tarlac 3-G Construction & Development Corp.