NBI Recommends Criminal Charges vs DPWH, Private Firm Executives
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has recommended criminal charges against officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private construction firm over alleged irregularities in flood control projects within the district of Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte. This recommendation raises questions about transparency and efficiency in project execution.
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