Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said there are no “ghost projects” in Taguig, stressing that ongoing infrastructure works—including the Hall of Justice project in Barangay Lower Bicutan—are being implemented transparently.
“Dito sa Taguig wala kaming sinasanto,” Cayetano said, underscoring the city government’s commitment to accountability and oversight in public works.
He made the remarks following an on-site inspection of the Justice, Law and Order (JLaw) Building, a five-storey facility intended to house courts, prosecutors, the Public Attorney’s Office, and detention units.
The structure is being developed on a site previously identified as part of a multipurpose building project awarded in 2020 to contractors Sara and Curlee Discaya.
The inspection was conducted with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon and local officials, who assessed the project’s conversion and current status.
Cayetano said preliminary checks showed no indication of non-existent or so-called “ghost” structures, adding that all projects underwent proper bidding.
“Walang ghost sa Taguig, it was all bidded,” he said.
He clarified that issues identified during the review relate to procurement and implementation, not to projects that never existed.
Cayetano noted that while open bidding allows broad participation, it also requires strict monitoring to ensure proper execution.
“‘Pag open bidding, anyone can win. That’s precisely why we invited you—media, DPWH Sec. Vince. Walang tinatago dito,” he said.
He emphasized that transparency is central to the review process, encouraging stakeholders to examine the project openly.
“Open books, transparent, tingnan niyo lahat. Ang request ko lang, sabay-sabay gawin,” he added, noting that coordinated scrutiny helps avoid selective evaluation of public works.
Authorities said the review of the Hall of Justice project forms part of broader efforts to ensure accountability and proper implementation of government infrastructure programs.