The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding bid-rigging in flood control contracts.
Assistant Director Genevieve Jusi, from the Competition Enforcement Commission of the PCC, said the complaint covers three flood control projects in Bulacan.
‘Right now, we are looking at several entities and public officials,’ Jusi said.
The PCC is asking for a possible evaluation and preliminary investigation to determine the liability of public officials and contractors for potential violation of Section 14(a)(2) of Republic Act No. 10667, or the Philippine Competition Act, which prohibits bid-rigging.
However, Jusi refused to disclose the identities of the contractors and the officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Meanwhile, Justice Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes Andres said: ‘The DOJ will evaluate the referral of the Philippine Competition Commission on possible violations of the Competition Act, particularly on bid rigging.’
‘We will subpoena the respondents in due time when we are already ready to conduct the preliminary investigation,’ Andres added.