PASIG CITY, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto issued an apology to local residents affected by prolonged construction delays in three barangays, announcing that the local government has initiated contract termination and blacklisting proceedings against the firm responsible.
The affected public works—located in Barangays Buting, Pinagbuhatan, and Maybunga—carry a combined project cost of approximately ₱40.23 million.
“Ako po ay humihingi ng paumanhin sa mga napeperwisyo dahil sa mga DELAY ng iilang proyekto sa Buting, PInagbuhatan, at Maybunga,” Sotto said.
The mayor cited “unacceptable delays” as the primary reason for canceling the agreements. Prior to the decision, the city government had issued notices of delay to the contractor, which had sought further project extensions.
A breakdown of the affected infrastructure projects includes:
- Barangay Buting: A ₱16.7-million drainage system and sidewalk construction project along San Guillermo and F. Flores Streets. Originally greenlit with a notice to proceed on February 5, 2025, and scheduled for completion by October 22, 2025, the project stands at 49% completion. The city has assessed around ₱2.68 million in liquidated damages.
- Barangay Pinagbuhatan: A ₱10.02-million interior road and drainage improvement along Ilugin and Sandoval Streets. Granted a notice to proceed on February 14, 2025, with a target completion date of September 12, 2025, the project is currently 46% complete. Liquidated damages stand at approximately ₱1.94 million.
- Barangay Maybunga: A ₱13.52-million road reblocking and drainage project extending from the Pasig City General Hospital compound to Eusebio Avenue. While the section inside the hospital perimeter is finished, overall progress remains at 80%. Liquidated damages for this site total about ₱1.95 million.
Following the contract cancellations, Sotto affirmed that the remaining construction work will be bid out to a new contractor in full compliance with government procurement laws.
The city administration also committed to strengthening project monitoring frameworks and expanding ongoing procurement reforms to prevent similar delays on future public works.