Camarines Norte (First District)

Hon. Josefina B. Tallado
Representative, Camarines Norte (First District)
House of Representatives

Subject: Request for explanation and documents on FY2027 DPWH budget lines for Camarines Norte (First District)

Dear Representative Josefina B. Tallado:

Good day. I live in Camarines Norte (First District), and I would like to ask about some DPWH lines for the Camarines Norte DEO in the FY2027 budget. When I compared the National Expenditure Program (NEP) with House Bill No. 10858 (third reading), I noticed the following:

1. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building ,Barangay Kagtalaba, Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, 14.11930975556, 122.38028735556 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 788; no matching NEP line for this office]
2. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Kabuluan, Santa Elena, Camarines Norte (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
3. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Maulawin, Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, 14.10856671389, 122.33353330556 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
4. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay San Roque, Capalonga, Camarines Norte, 14.32914, 122.55206 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
5. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Tawig, Paracale, Camarines Norte, 14.25514313056, 122.75687700556 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
6. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Dancalan, Paracale, Camarines Norte, 14.23050221111, 122.85425062778 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
7. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Tabas, Paracale, Camarines Norte, 14.25586612778, 122.83727723889 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
8. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Pinagbirayan Malaki, Paracale, Camarines Norte, 14.24236254167, 122.78997684444 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
9. Construction of Multi-purpose Building, Barangay Catioan, Capalonga, Camarines Norte, 14.32158529722, 122.49988901389 (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]
10. Construction of Multi-Purpose Building, Purok 7, Barangay Talobatib, Labo, Camarines Norte (Camarines Norte DEO): not in the NEP; ₱5,000,000 in the House version. [HB 10858 (3rd Reading) Vol. I-C, p. 789; no matching NEP line for this office]

For each line above, may I ask for:
1. The reason or basis for adding, increasing, reducing or removing it, and who requested it;
2. The feasibility study, program of work, or detailed engineering design, if one exists;
3. The exact location and the expected beneficiaries; and
4. Any earlier projects at the same location and their status.

For context, this is what public DPWH records show for past projects:
- Camarines Norte DEO: 1,747 contracts (2016–2025) in public DPWH records; 1,546 recorded as completed and 164 as ongoing.
Some of these were marked by automated indicators on public data. These are not findings of wrongdoing; I would only like an explanation for:
- Construction of Flood Control Structure at Labo River, Mabilo II, Labo, Camarines Norte (23FC0039): Duplicate or Near-Duplicate Projects. https://lovethephilippines.com/projects/0c9a195b-2500-44a3-9b84-35f4cd06a5b6
- Construction of Flood Control, Calabasa (Phase IV), Labo, Camarines Norte (23FC0041): Cross-Source Mismatch (PhilGEPS vs DPWH). https://lovethephilippines.com/projects/fe6ab39f-21ce-40cb-92f8-f140ac77f884
- Construction of Flood Control, Barangay Matanlang (Phase II), Labo, Camarines Norte (22FC0169): Pattern Consistent with Contract Splitting. https://lovethephilippines.com/projects/5ce4bbef-e64d-4522-93ec-d2c8005d3a13
- Construction of Sula Seawall, Barangay Sula, Vinzons, Camarines Norte (22FC0142): Pattern Consistent with Contract Splitting. https://lovethephilippines.com/projects/772a1e5f-f87e-4830-a2d4-e95a8c6a95e4
- Construction of Labo River Control Structure (Mabilo Section), Brgy. Mabilo, Labo, Camarines Norte (22FC0051): Pattern Consistent with Contract Splitting. https://lovethephilippines.com/projects/9036c793-fe54-41e7-8529-9780d7c3ce75

I am asking only for information and am not alleging any wrongdoing. Thank you for your time and your reply.

Respectfully,
[Your name]
[Barangay, city or municipality]

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Sources: House Bill No. 10858, third reading, Vol. I-C (DPWH); National Expenditure Program FY2027, Vol. II-B (DBM). Data as of 2026-10-31. Page numbers are given on each line. Prepared with https://lovethephilippines.com/write-your-rep/camarines-norte-1st