MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara denied accusations linking him to alleged ghost flood control projects in Bulacan, insisting he had no hand in the supposed scheme.
DPWH engineer denies role in Bulacan flood control ‘ghost projects’
In a statement issued over the weekend, the Flaminiano Arroyo & Dueñas law firm, which represents Alcantara, said its client “maintains his innocence: he did not author these alleged ghost projects. Any wrongdoing was done behind his back, without his knowledge, acquiescence, or approval.”
The statement directly counters claims that Alcantara was the “kingpin” of the controversial projects, which authorities are now investigating for possible irregularities.
“Engr. Alcantara will contest every accusation that he had supposedly participated in and/or benefitted from any unlawful scheme,” the law firm said, adding that he would exhaust all legal remedies, including challenging his summary dismissal from service., This news data comes from:http://sq-ewu-ytg-ovf.erlvyiwan.com
The camp also vowed Alcantara’s cooperation with the ongoing investigation. “He will continue to assist the authorities in the investigation of these flood control ghost projects. We are confident that in due time, the truth will surface and Engr. Alcantara will be cleared of the baseless accusations levied against him,” the statement read.
- Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?
- LPA affects Metro Manila, Mindanao, Visayas
- 'Strangest' dinosaur covered in spiked armory — Scientists
- PH, Japan conduct search and rescue exercises
- 175th birth anniversary of Marcelo H. Del Pilar commemorated in Manila
- Discaya companies' licenses revoked for bid-rigging
- Marcos embarks on three-day state visit to Cambodia
- Marcos 'ready' to undergo lifestyle check- Palace
- La Niña may return but temperatures will remain high, UN says
- ‘New NBI chief must be career official’
