At least four officials of the DPWH in Western Visayas region and two officers of a project contractor are facing charges over the construction of a flyover that was closed to the public due to structural defects just 12 days after its full opening.
The Inquirer tried but failed to reach DPWH Western Visayas Director Nerie Bueno and Assistant Director Jose Al Fruto on Wednesday. An email sent to Bueno requesting a statement on the issue remained unanswered as of 4:30 p.m.
Other respondents were DPWH Western Visayas construction division officer in charge Ormel Santos, former director Tiburcio Canlas and several unidentified individuals “who directly participated or have conspired in the commission of the crime but whose names and other personal circumstances cannot be ascertained at this time.”
“These acts of intervention made by the contractor would simply validate the fact that the construction of the Ungka flyover is structurally defective. The last-ditch effort is a violation of the integrity pledge that the contractor covenants to faithfully observe during the construction stage of a government project,” Nava said.
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