Sen. Panfilo Lacson earlier called for an investigation into EGB’s contracts, citing its owner’s role in the licensing board while the company received government-funded projects.
EGB is one of the five national firms that collectively cornered over ₱40 billion in flood control projects between 2022 and 2025, with 97 projects worth ₱7.98 billion under its name.
The Baggao family–owned firm, incorporated in 2021 with ₱260 million capital, expanded to ₱900 million as it grew its project portfolio.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, Senate finance chair, flagged EGB for receiving the second-highest amount of farm-to-market road project awards in 2024.
In Isabela, EGB was among five contractors with a broad operational scope, working across four of the province’s six districts.
Discaya Firms Stamp Footprint in Isabela
Two other major contractors with national presence — St. Timothy Construction Corp. and Alpha & Omega General Contractor and Development Corp. were also awarded flood control projects in remote Dinapigue town, also in the 4th District.
The companies are linked to Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya, whose firms have been included among the top 15 contractors nationwide, each securing over 100 projects worth more than ₱7 billion between 2022 and 2025.
In Isabela, Alpha & Omega’s presence was marked by a ₱49-million flood control project, which analysts described as potentially anomalous due to the high logistical costs for a Manila-based contractor operating in an isolated area.
One related company, St. Gerrard Construction, was previously blacklisted by the DPWH for a year for project delays. It was the contractor for the controversial Santiago City bypass road project.
Skewed Provincial Distribution
Beyond the top firms, the data analysis showed that some contractors appeared specialized or favored within specific districts.
- V.B. Manubay Construction had 85.7 percent of its 21 contracts in the 4th District.
- Dalcon Construction likewise concentrated 85.7 percent of its 14 contracts** in the same district.
- YZK Builders and Camberwell Construction operated exclusively in the 2nd District.
Five contractor entities, led by JWU Construction and Supply, operated in all six districts.
This could suggest a geographically diverse project portfolio, suggesting limited competition and highly localized contracting practices across the province. #
