Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released a list of 27 contractors with connections to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) who have made election campaign donations. These contractors have had contracts with the DPWH from 2010 to 2025.
According to Philippines News Agency, the list was detailed in a certification issued on October 14 and made public by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia on October 29. The certification is based on data from Comelec's Civil Works Application of the Procurement Service.
The contractors identified include Yunakim Construction, A.I.P Construction, Centerways Construction and Development Inc., 11-16 Construction, Prismodial Construction and Development Corporation, Makiling Construction Ventures Corp., Viking Construction and Supplies, DND Construction and Development, Octagon Concrete Solutions Inc., Jozen Builders and Construction Supply Corporation, and Aqualine Construction Corporation. Other firms listed are R8 Asphalt Plant and Construction Inc., EZJONES Construction Inc., JELM Construction, MWJ Construction, DR Construction and Supply, Viguz Construction Corporation, Everbuilt Construction, G.O.C. Builders, PAF Construction and Supply Inc., A.L. Salazar Construction Inc., E.F. Chua Construction Inc., D.G. Chico Trading and Construction, Gateway 21-25 Construction Corp., Tagum Builders Contractors Corp., and GP and H Construction Inc.
On the contrary, the DPWH noted that several firms, such as Maxan Construction and Trucking Services Inc., New San Jose Builders Inc., and others, do not have existing contracts with the agency.
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia has directed the Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) to initiate an investigation into the 27 contractors. Garcia stated that the DPWH confirmed these contractors have been involved in public works projects since 2010. The PFAD will begin the process by issuing show cause orders to these contractors, requiring them to explain their contributions.
Garcia noted that these contractors have been found to have donated to election candidates. Once the contractors respond, the candidates who received donations will also be asked to provide their explanations. The remaining 26 firms are not considered government contractors and are not subject to Section 95 (c) of the Omnibus Election Code.
Garcia clarified that the issuance of show cause orders should not be seen as an indication of guilt. The process allows the contractors to present their reasons for the contributions. Further information regarding the beneficiaries of these donations will be made public once verified by the PFAD.
