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HOME As Anomalous As Flood Control August 19, 2025| By Carlo Batalla A BRIDGE in the 2nd district of Camarines Sur represents an interesting connection. Constructed under the watch of Congressman Lray Villafuerte the construction was completed in 2021. The irony is that there is no existing road connected to the bridge which was funded […]

HOME Update From CCWI August 15, 2025| By Carlo Batalla 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟(𝗖𝗖𝗪𝗜) will participate as an independent observer in the post-qualification phase of the Philippine Army’s procurement of military equipment, per their invitation. Note: Procurement law requires that a qualified NGO observer be invited to participate in the bidding process, and CCWI

HOME Update On Graft Case July 31, 2025| By Carlo Batalla Filed by Crimes and Corruption Watch International (CCWI) We are pleased to inform everyone that the case against DPWH Region 6 officials, filed by Crimes and Corruption Watch International at the Office of the Ombudsman, has reached a significant milestone. An order has been

HOME Public Information Update June 13, 2025| By Garrett Batalla Fernandez Crimes and Corruption Watch International Public Information Update We have received official acknowledgment from the DPWH Central Office regarding our letter on the reassignment of observers certified as Government Procurement Specialists. The matter has been endorsed to the DPWH Procurement Service for proper action.

HOME Reassignment and Appointment of CCWI Observers as Certified Government Procurement Specialists June 9, 2025| By Garrett Batalla Fernandez OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Reassignment and Appointment of CCWI Observers as Certified Government Procurement Specialists. The Crimes and Corruption Watch International, Inc. (CCWI) is proud to announce the reassignment of its accredited observers who have successfully completed their

HOME On Dismissal of Cases Filed Against DPWH – R6 Officials May 27, 2025| By Carlo Batalla OFFICIAL STATEMENT The Office of the Ombudsman has officially resolved to dismiss the cases filed previously against DPWH-R6 Officials. However, this dismissal is without prejudice, meaning the cases can be refiled if additional evidence is discovered and properly

HOME Crimes And Corruption Watch International, Inc. – Official Statement https://youtu.be/G_RPWCbgfug?si=8c4EvYzvx3XubUTX May 26, 2025| By Carlo Batalla On the Use of DPWH Website Data and the Filing of a Procurement Complaint We wish to clarify our position regarding the procurement complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman concerning projects implemented by the Department of

HOME Graft Complaint filed vs DPWH officials May 22, 2025| By Manila Times THE Crime and Corruption Watch International Inc. (CCWI) on Wednesday, May 21, filed a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against top officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 6 (Western Visayas) and a private construction

HOME CAM SUR WAKE THE HELL UP Apr. 16, 2025| By Pinoy Facts Lray Villafuerte is not just a politician — he’s a walking corruption case. ₱20 MILLION in fuel funds — GONE. No bidding. No transparency. Just theft. Confirmed by the Sandiganbayan.  Read the court decision.https://sb.judiciary.gov.ph/…/38_SB-13-CRM-0792-0794…  Security service contracts? Handed out like candy —

HOME CCW REVIVAL IS TIMELY AND NECESSARY Apr. 18, 2025| By Pinoy Expose LAST Apil 8, yours truly joined the ‘Batalla Cares Foundation’ and the newly-reorganized ‘Citizens Crime Watch International’ (CCWI) during their gathering and general assembly in Malvar, Batangas. Kudos to my good and long-time friend, former Bicol Board Member Carlo Batalla, for his unending commitment to help