Four public works officials in Davao and Cebu relieved of their posts under a one-strike policy

21 October 2026

Four local officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Davao City and in Cebu were relieved from their posts effective Monday, Secretary Vince Dizon said. Those relieved in Davao City were Richard Ragasa, formerly assigned there, assistant District Engineer Lilibeth Sarmiento, and Construction Section head Roberto Mamaril. The National Bureau of Investigation had recommended the filing of charges against the three for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and Falsification by Public Officer in relation to flood control and other projects in that city. Renato Catingub, head of the Construction Section of the department's 4th Engineering District in Cebu, was relieved on the basis of complaints lodged by contractors in the province. Dizon said the department is on a one-strike policy and that more names would be announced as investigations continue.