The government is cracking down on integrity issues in infrastructure projects. To fix things fast, Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque has taken direct control over two key construction agencies: the Construction Industry Association of the Philippines (CIAP) and the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB). Both agencies are already attached to the DTI.

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The move, announced in a DTI statement on Wednesday, is part of a "major revamp" to "restore integrity and transparency."

“Placing them under my direct supervision will ensure that order, transparency, and accountability are restored within these agencies,” Secretary Roque stated.

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This strong leadership intervention underscores the DTI’s commitment to stopping mismanagement and any conduct that harms its agencies. The change signals a renewed focus on accountability and better governance as CIAP and PCAB undergo a significant review and clean-up.

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Secretary Roque emphasized that "Full transparency and cooperation are mandatory, and those who breach the trust and mandate entrusted to us will be held accountable.”

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This action follows a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing earlier this week, where senators raised serious alarms over the alleged "revolving door" practice—where contractors blacklisted from government projects were supposedly still able to get licenses. This move pressures the PCAB to immediately strengthen its oversight.