The National Bureau of Investigation has filed complaints against a Davao City construction firm owner and several officials over alleged irregularities in flood control project contracts.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed complaints against Glenn Escandor, the owner of Genesis88 Construction Inc., and six other individuals. The charges, which include falsification and graft, stem from an investigation into flood control projects awarded in Davao City. The accused include employees of the construction firm and former officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Davao City District Engineering Office.

Scope of the Investigation

The NBI probe centers on flood control contracts awarded to Genesis88 during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte and the tenure of Paolo Duterte as the representative for the 1st District of Davao City. Reports on the total value of these contracts vary; Rappler cited P1.9 billion in specific contracts and a broader figure of nearly P2.9 billion for projects between 2021 and 2023, while the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that the firm cornered P7 billion in projects between 2018 and 2024.

Background of the Accused

Glenn Escandor is a longtime associate of the Duterte family and previously served as an assistant for sports to former President Rodrigo Duterte. Records from the Securities and Exchange Commission identify him as the owner of Genesis88 Construction Inc. and the Escandor Development Corporation.