Palace warns ‘BGC Boys’: Huwag magpabudol

Malacañang on Monday warned several former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), collectively referred to as the “Bulacan Group of Contractors” or the “BGC Boys,” amid allegations that they are planning to retract their previous statements regarding public infrastructure corruption.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro clarified that she has no personal knowledge of the claims but issued a warning to the parties involved.

The “BGC Boys” refer to former DPWH officials in Bulacan, including former assistant regional director Henry Alcantara, former district engineer Brice Hernandez, former assistant engineer Jaypee Mendoza, project engineer Arjay Domasig, and engineer Edrick San Diego.

“These witnesses may truly know the truth. They should not allow themselves to be deceived,” Castro said.

Castro emphasized that the public has the right to know the full truth and that these individuals could be key to holding those truly responsible for the alleged anomalies accountable.

Meanwhile, according to a social media post by journalist Ramon Tulfo, an alleged part of the Duterte camp’s game plan involves granting executive clemency to three of the individuals.

Tulfo claimed that the three former DPWH engineers were considering withdrawing their earlier confessions related to the alleged flood control scam in anticipation of political developments involving Vice President Sara Duterte, including a possible impeachment case.

As of writing, the camp of Vice President Duterte has not released an official statement regarding the allegations.