DPWH exec admits relying on Sunwest reports at times amid staff shortage

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The project engineer of the allegedly substandard road dike project in Oriental Mindoro told the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Thursday that he needed to rely on the reports of contractor Sunwest at times when he or his staff were not around to personally inspect the activities for the project. Felisardo Casuno, former engineer

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DPWH exec admits relying on Sunwest reports at times amid staff shortage

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Meta’s Dhruv Vohra to lead Philippines, SEA business

DPWH exec admits relying on Sunwest reports at times amid staff shortage

5 Quezon crushing facilities lose permits over alleged violations

Marcos returns Mile-Long Property management to DOF privatization office

WATCH: Carpio’s P6M property not in Duterte’s 2025 SALN – witness

Tinio urges BARSc, House leaders to release detailed budget report

Carpio’s land purchases in Davao not reflected in VP’s SALN – witnesses

Mary Jane Veloso to ex-recruiters after pardon: Clear my name in court

Impeach court grants request to subpoena BIR, bank, insurance execs

Senate approves on 2nd reading social media restrictions for minors

Quezon uses drones for disaster response, resource planning

UNHCR official to discuss global forced displacement for RAS Korea lecture

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