The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has filed formal charges against eight major contractor licensees for their reported involvement in irregular flood control projects and possible violations of construction industry regulations, as well as to protect consumers.
The contractors charged are:
- Legacy Construction Corporation
- Centerways Construction & Development, Inc.
- Alpha & Omega General Contractor & Development Corp.
- MG Samidan Construction
- L.R. Tiqui Builders, Inc.
- QM Builders
- EGB Construction Corporation
- Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corporation.
In filing the cases, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque cited Executive Order No. 913 issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on October 7, 1983. EO 913 provides for the “Strengthening the Rule-Making and Judiciary Powers of the Minister of Trade and Industry in Order to Further Protect Consumers.”
The filing of charges authorizes the DTI to take immediate preventive actions, including the suspension of licenses and other necessary measures, while investigations are ongoing to ensure that the law is upheld and the public is protected. The respondents are also accredited contractors with the
DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized that this action reflects the government’s strong commitment to maintaining fairness, accountability, and integrity within the construction sector.
“The DTI will not allow any contractor to undermine the safety and quality of our nation’s infrastructure. Every project must reflect competence, honesty, and compliance with standards. These actions send a clear message that only those who build with integrity have a place in the Philippine construction industry,” Secretary Roque said.
In addition, another eight contractors are set to face formal charges for their alleged participation in similar flood control project anomalies.
These are:
- Triple 8 Construction & Supply, Inc.
- Topnotch Catalyst Builders, Inc.
- Sunwest, Inc.
- Road Edge Trading & Development Services
- SYMS Construction Trading
- Wawao Builders Corp.
- Royal Crown Monarch Construction and Supplies Corporation
- St. Timothy Construction Corporation
Secretary Roque added that this move is part of the DTI’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the law and promote honesty and fair competition in the construction industry. In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., the DTI Fact-Finding Team continues to investigate other contractor-licensees in coordination with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to uphold integrity and transparency in public works.
The DTI Secretary is chair of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), one of the implementing boards under the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines, grants licenses and accredits contractors. Secretary Roque now directly supervises CIAP and its implementing boards, including PCAB.
Earlier, Secretary Roque revoked the licenses of nine construction firms owned or controlled by Discaya couple following their admission the firms competed against each other to corner juicy contracts for flood control projects.
The Discaya-owned companies are St. Gerrard Construction Gen. Contractor & Dev’t Corporation; Alpha & Omega Gen. Contractor & Dev’t Corporation; St. Timothy Construction Corporation; Amethyst Horizon Builders And Gen. Contractor & Dev’t Corp.; St. Matthew General Contractor & Development Corporation; Great Pacific Builders And General Contractor, Inc.; YPR General Contractor And Construction Supply, Inc.; Way Maker OPC; and Elite General Contractor And Development Corp.
