The (PACC), through its Chairman PhD, expresses its full, firm, and unequivocal support for Secretary of the
(DPWH), following the Department’s announcement of one of the most extensive anti-corruption actions in Philippine history.

In a year-end press conference, the DPWH—working in coordination with the
and other oversight agencies—recommended the filing of criminal and administrative cases against
87 individuals allegedly linked to large-scale irregularities involving multi-billion-peso flood control projects nationwide.
These recommendations include serious offenses such as plunder, graft, and bribery, subject to investigation and due process by the proper authorities.

“Secretary Vince Dizon’s actions send a clear and unmistakable message that corruption has no place in government. This is the kind of leadership the Filipino people deserve—firm, courageous, and uncompromising when it comes to accountability. PACC stands solidly behind these reforms and will continue to support all lawful efforts to expose corruption, protect public funds, and ensure justice for our people.”
— Dr. Louie F. Ceniza, PhD, Chairman, PACC

PACC further noted that Secretary Dizon’s directives—ranging from the dismissal of erring officials, acceptance of courtesy resignations across senior levels, and the push for organizational reform—demonstrate genuine political will to dismantle corruption networks and restore professionalism, merit, and integrity within the DPWH.

As an independent civil society organization, PACC has long been involved in investigating and documenting ghost, substandard, and abandoned government projects.
The organization reiterated its readiness to complement the DPWH’s reform initiatives through independent monitoring, technical validation, and evidence-based reporting, while consistently upholding due process and the rule of law.

“This is not merely about naming individuals; it is about correcting a broken system and ensuring that public infrastructure truly serves its purpose—protecting lives, safeguarding communities, and advancing national development.”

PACC views this development as a defining moment in the country’s anti-corruption campaign and calls on all oversight institutions, civil society organizations, and the Filipino public to support reforms that will finally end the culture of impunity and misuse of public funds.

“The era of impunity must end. Accountability, integrity, and reform must prevail.”
— Dr. Louie F. Ceniza, PhD