A timeline of questionable fund allocations

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Title Questionable Fund Allocations A Timeline of Corruption Exposed

Corruption in infrastructure projects is a recurring issue that has far-reaching consequences. Recently, a sworn statement by former Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara brought to light massive corruption involving over P35 billion in funds from 2022 to 2025. This scandal highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government projects.

At its core, this scheme involved the funneling of project funds through intermediaries, with a significant portion (25%) allocated as proponent shares for lawmakers. Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva, former Senator Bong Revilla, and Representative Zaldy Co were all implicated in this alleged scheme.

A Timeline of Alleged Fund Allocations

To provide a comprehensive understanding of these questionable fund allocations, we've compiled a timeline of the transactions

### 2022

Total funds handled P350 million
Projects managed through Roberto Bernardo, with 25% proponent share allocated to lawmakers
Villanueva requested a P1.5 billion multipurpose building, but only P600 million was funded; 25% (P150 million) of the remaining amount was allegedly delivered to intermediary Peng for Villanueva without his knowledge
Co (Cong Saldi) first met Alcantara and initiated flood control projects worth P519 million, with 20% allocated to Co

### 2023

Total projects managed P710 million (P450 million from the National Expenditure Program (NEP), P260 million from General Appropriations Act (GAA))
Advance payments of 5-15% were allegedly collected for proponents, with the balance released upon GAA approval
Co's district received funds for multiple projects via intermediaries; 10% advance payments delivered immediately, and the balance was released after GAA approval
Former Caloocan Rep. Mitch Cajayon-Uy reportedly received P411 million in GAA projects, with 10% set aside as proponent share

### 2024

Total funds P3.3 billion (P150 million from NEP, P300 million from GAA, and P2.85 billion from unprogrammed allocations (UA))
Revilla allegedly received P300 million for three flood control structures along Angat and Guiguinto Rivers
Estrada P355 million in pumping station projects delivered via Joseph Bernardo, without direct contact
Co multiple projects totaling P5.084 billion in UA, with 25% proponent share collected and delivered via intermediaries
Commission on Audit Commissioner Mario Lipana UA funds totaling P400 million reportedly facilitated

### 2025

Total funds P2.55 billion (P1.65 billion NEP, P900 million GAA)
Proponent share maintained at 25% for all projects
Estrada's projects Phase 3 pumping stations worth P355 million
Co additional allocations continued, with funds delivered through agents or directly to his residence in Pasig

In his sworn statement, Alcantara emphasized that these transactions were handled through intermediaries and that he personally did not interact with the senators or congressman regarding the delivery of funds. Photographic evidence from prior hearings showed stacks of cash corresponding to Co's proponent share P519 million in 2022 and P5.79 billion in 2023.

This scandal highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government infrastructure projects. As we move forward, it is crucial that we prioritize ethical practices that promote fair dealings. By doing so, we can ensure a brighter future for our nation's development and growth.

Keywords* questionable fund allocations, corruption, infrastructure projects, transparency, accountability

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

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