Instead of an outright denial to project themselves as “lily-white” and “pure as the driven snow,” the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) should at least look into allegations against their own people’s improper conduct. Aside from reports of corruption in their ranks, there is potential conflict of interest involving at least two board directors in violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, or Republic Act 6713.
With these words, Senator Panfilo M. Lacson called on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) to immediately conduct an investigation and file the necessary criminal and administrative charges against at least two members of the PCAB Board for overlapping and conflicting positions as owners of construction companies while serving as members of the board of PCAB and bagging government contracts.
Lacson raised this issue as he exposed the apparent conflict of interest of at least two board members – Engineers Erni Baggao and Arthur Escalante.
“Paging PCAB – Instead of an outright denial, you should at least look into allegations against your own people’s improper conduct. Aside from reports of corruption in your ranks, there is potential conflict of interest involving your 2 board directors in violation of RA 6713,” Lacson said in a post on X.
In Filipino: Baha ng Katiwalian: Mula sa mga Kongresistang Kontratista hanggang sa mga Direktor-Kontratista ng PCAB