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  In a startling televised exposé, Carlo Batalla, chairman of the anti-corruption watchdog Crime and Corruption Watch International (CCWI), alleged the existence of widespread and deeply entrenched corruption within the Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The claims, which Batalla emphasized are supported by publicly accessible government records, point to a pattern of

         Crime and Corruption Watch International (CCW International) and the National Confederation of Irrigators Association (NCIA) have joined forces to draw attention to the long-standing grievances of farmers in the country, who claim they have been continuously neglected by government officials, particularly within the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). In an exclusive interview

In a year-end address that combined holiday goodwill with candid industry assessment, Crimes and Corruption Watch Inc. (CCWI) Vice President Asec. Walter R. Ocampo warned of mounting challenges facing the consultancy and monitoring sector, urging members to remain united as regulatory and market conditions continue to evolve. Ocampo delivered his message during the CCWI Lecture

The Crimes and Corruption Watch International, Inc. (CCWI) has filed a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman–Visayas against several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Regions 6 and 7, alleging large-scale irregularities involving so-called “ghost projects” and anomalous flood-control contracts amounting to billions of pesos. Named in the

HOME Important Update October 13, 2025| By Carlo Batalla I’m sharing an important update regarding transparency and governance in the public sector: On March 22, 2023, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the non-governmental organization CCWI—focused on transparency, good governance, and accountability—was canceled by then DPWH Secretary Manuel

HOME Update From CCWI September 20, 2025| By Carlo Batalla Today’s update (9/20/2025): We received a copy of the counter-affidavit for Helen Edith Lee Tan in cases OMB-V-C-JUL-25-0207 and OMB-V-A-JUL-25-0270, with an entry of appearance by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW). This marks the second time CCWI counsel faces heavyweight opposition—the

HOME Group Wants 13 DPWH 6 Officials, Contractor Indicated for ‘Ghost Projects’ September 18, 2025| By Sunstar A CORRUPTION watchdog has filed two complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Central Visayas and Western Visayas.  The group, Crimes and Corruption Watch International Inc.

HOME Official Notice September 8, 2025| By Carlo Batalla Today, 9/8/2025, we received an order from the Office of the Ombudsman directing us to submit a verified position paper within 10 days in relation to OMB-V-A-JUL-25-0207 filed on May 21, 2025.It’s encouraging to see the wheels of justice moving forward. We will comply promptly and

HOME Update From Crimes and Corruption international (CCWI) August 25, 2025| By Carlo Batalla Amid the ongoing controversy and discussions about corruption concerns within the DPWH trending on social media, our group remains committed to upholding transparency and accountability. We will continue to file appropriate complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman and at the

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