scrutiny grows over political ties in Philippine construction contracts

Audit findings reveal that major flood control and infrastructure projects are dominated by firms linked to politicians, their families, and campaign donors. While President Marcos Jr. has vowed to investigate collusion between officials and private contractors, past reports show connections that raise potential conflicts of interest.

One example is CLTG Builders in Davao, tied to Senator Bong Go’s family, which secured billions in government contracts despite public scrutiny and previous investigative reports. Questions linger over transparency in project bidding and budget allocation.

Read the full article for detailed audit findings and contractor profiles.