Ombudsman charges 7 DPWH personnel over P491.9-M right-of-way 'scam'

GMA Network - Oct 25, 2026

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed 36 criminal counts against seven current and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel over alleged irregularities in P491.9 million in right-of-way payments for a road project in General Santos City.

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