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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) against 33 individuals—including lawmakers, former senators, government officials, and private individuals—amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in multibillion-peso flood control projects.

The orders were released following a request from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which is coordinating with the DOJ on the investigation. Among those named are:

Former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez

Senators:
• Francis “Chiz” Escudero
• Jinggoy Estrada
• Joel Villanueva

Former Senators:
• Nancy Binay
• Bong Revilla

House Representatives:
• Roman Romulo
• James “Jojo” Ang
• Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde
• Nicanor “Nikki” Briones
• Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro
• Florida “Rida” Robes
• Eleandro Madrona
• Benjamin Agarao
• Leody Tarriela
• Reynante Arrogancia
• Teodorico Haresco Jr.
• Antonieta Eudela
• Dean Asistio
• Marivic Co Pilar
• Marvin Rillo
• Florencio Noel

Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner:
• Mario Lipana

Private Individuals:
• Carlene Villa
• Maynard Ngu

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineers:
• Loida “Bogs” Magalong
• Ramon Devanadera
• Johnny Protesta Jr.
• Arturo Gonzales Jr.

Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary:
• Trygve Olaivar

Spouses of Named Officials:
• Marilou Laurio-Lipana (wife of COA Commissioner Mario Lipana)

The DOJ clarified that the ILBOs are not travel bans but precautionary measures instructing immigration authorities to monitor and report any attempts to leave the country, ensuring that the subjects remain accessible while investigations continue.

The ICI has summoned Romualdez and former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to attend its next public hearing. As the probe develops, more names may be added to the watchlist, reflecting the government’s efforts to ensure accountability in one of the country’s most heavily funded infrastructure sectors.