
Sotto seeks PCAB overhaul
‘We are hoping this will precisely be the result of the committee investigation — the legislation we need with PCAB, we need to overhaul PCAB.’
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‘We are hoping this will precisely be the result of the committee investigation — the legislation we need with PCAB, we need to overhaul PCAB.’

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson called for a complete overhaul of PCAB, citing alleged accreditation-for-sale, extortion, and conflicts of interest, as scrutiny…

The findings come nearly eight years after the passage of Republic Act 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act.


DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque announced major reforms in the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board, including appointing new members barred…

Engr. Arthur Escalante, another current board member and owner of AN Escalante Construction Inc., was also reported to have obtained government contracts.

Senator Erwin Tulfo has called for a Senate probe into the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board, citing a “clear conflict of interest” in its composition…

‘This mechanism will safeguard public interest, ensure accountability and maintain stakeholder confidence.’

DTI Secretary Cristina Roque appoints acting heads for CIAP and PCAB as part of agency revamp, establishing a fact-finding team to ensure transparency,…

Roque, who now oversees both the PCAB and CIAP, said they are awaiting instructions from Malacañang before naming Matienzo’s replacement.

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque confirmed the resignation of top PCAB officials as the agency faces controversy over revoked licenses of nine Discaya-owned…



At a Senate Blue Ribbon hearing, PCAB faced questions over license renewals for Discaya-owned firms as senators raised conflicts of interest and sought reforms…

Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III urged Congress to amend PCAB and CIAP laws after revelations on construction firms tied to the Discaya family…

Sen. Erwin Tulfo backed DPWH chief Vince Dizon’s sweeping revamp of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board, slamming board members who bagged flood…

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque vows to clean up the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board after Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed alleged extortion and…

Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday, September 1, criticized the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) for failing to investigate and revoke the licenses…

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said witnesses in the ghost flood control projects probe must submit affidavits before hearings, stressing facts over defenses,…
