Justice Secretary Acts on Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has signed the initial batch of immigration lookout bulletin orders (Ilbos), responding to requests from the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. These Ilbos target individuals allegedly involved in questionable flood control projects across the country.
Officials reported that this first set of Ilbos includes both Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and contractors. The move aims to monitor the travel of those under investigation and prevent their possible escape while inquiries proceed.
Details of the Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders
According to sources from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Ilbos signed are the first in a series expected to be issued. DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano shared that these orders came after a formal request by Senator Rodante Marcoleta of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.
“The Secretary has signed the initial batch of ILBOs. This is the request of Senator [Rodante] Marcoleta from the [Senate] Blue Ribbon Committee,” an official said. “The list includes both DPWH officials and contractors,” community members noted.
Contractors Named in the Ilbo Request
Though the DOJ has yet to officially release the full list of individuals covered by these Ilbos, Senator Marcoleta identified several contractors in his formal request. They include:
- Alex Abelido, President of Legacy Construction Corporation
- Raymond Abelido
- Sarah Discaya, President of Alpha and Omega General Contractor & Development Corporation
- Ma. Roma Angeline Rimando, Owner/Manager of St. Timothy Construction Corporation
- Allan Quirante, Owner/Proprietor of QM Builders
- Erni Baggao, Owner/Proprietor of EGB Construction Corporation
- Eumir Villanueva, President of Topnotch Catalyst Builders Inc.
- Lawrence Lubiano, President of Centerways Construction and Development Inc.
- Aderma Angelie Alcazar, President/CEO of Sunwest, Inc.
- Edgar Acosta, President of Hi-Tone Construction & Development Corp.
- Gina Arevalo
- Michelle Baraquiel
- Wilfredo Natividad, Owner/General Manager of Triple 8 Construction & Supply, Inc.
- Jocelyn Reyes Natividad
- Romeo Miranda, President/AMO of Royal Crown Monarch Construction & Supplies Corp.
- Mark Allan Arevalo, General Manager of Wawao Builders
- Marjorie Samidan, President of MG Samidan Construction
- Luisito Tiqui, President of L.R. Tiqui Builders, Inc.
- Ryan Willie Uy, Proprietor of Road Edge Trading & Development Services
- Darcy Kimel Respico, General Manager of Darcy and Anna Builders and Trading
- Edgardo Saggum, Owner/Manager of Eddmari Construction and Trading
- Maritoni Melegrito, Authorized Managing Officer of Elite General Contractor and Development Corporation
- Ferdinand Beltran, Owner/General Manager of Ferdstar Builders Contractors
- Melanie Raymundo, Authorized Managing Officer of Rayman Builders, Inc.
- Alvin Diego, Authorized Managing Officer of Silverwolves Construction Corporation
DPWH Officials Included in Ilbos
Several DPWH officials were also named in the Senate’s request. These include former and current engineers and directors connected to flood control projects:
- Engr. Henry Alcantara, Former District Engineer, Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office
- Brice Hernandez, Former Assistant District Engineer, Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office
- Maria Catalina Cabral, DPWH Usec. for Planning, Public-Private Partnership, and Information Management Service
- Ramon Arriola III, DPWH Project Director, Flood Control Management Cluster
- Luz Dela Rosa, DPWH Director, Internal Audit Service
- Gerard Opulencia, DPWH OIC Regional Director, National Capital Region
- Roseller Tolentino, DPWH Regional Director, Region III
- Jayson Jauco, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the District Engineer, Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office
- Norberto Santos, Chief, Planning & Design Section, Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office
Upcoming Ilbos and Clarifications
Another batch of Ilbos is scheduled to be signed soon. This second set involves 26 individuals, including both contractors and DPWH officials, as requested by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon. Authorities confirmed the signing will take place on Thursday, with the full list to be made public on the same day.
It is important to understand that Ilbos differ from Hold Departure Orders (HDOs). While Ilbos allow the Bureau of Immigration to monitor the travel of persons of interest, HDOs require court approval and legally prevent subjects from leaving the country.
Sources emphasized that these measures are part of ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and prevent suspects from evading investigation in flood control project anomalies.
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