Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has signed subpoenas ordering the presidents and owners of several construction companies linked to the “failed” flood control projects to appear before the Senate.
The move comes after these firms failed to attend the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s probe last week.
According to reports, 10 out of the 15 contractors named by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. this month have been formally subpoenaed. They are:
- L.R. Tiqui Builders, Inc. – President Luisito R. Tiqui
- Alpha and Omega Gen. Contractor & Development Corp. – President Cezarah “Sarah” C. Discaya
- Centerways Construction and Development Inc. – President Lawrence R. Lubiano
- Hi-Tone Construction & Development Corp. – President Edgar S. Acosta
- MG Samidan Construction – Authorized Managing Officer Marjorie O. Samidan
- AMO Royal Crown Monarch Construction & Supplies Corp. – President Romeo C. Miranda
- St. Timothy Construction Corp. – President Ma. Roma Angeline D. Rimando
- Sunwest, Inc. – CEO and President Aderma Angelie D. Alcazar
- Topnotch Catalyst Builders Inc. – President Eumir S. Villanueva
- Wawao Builders – General Manager Mark Allan V. Arevalo
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee expects the 10 company executives to appear at the next hearing on September 1.
The flood control projects, which allegedly cost billions, are now at the center of scrutiny amid accusations of ghost projects, abandoned works, and collusion with lawmakers and officials.