Edwin Gardiola Faces Over 20 Counts of Malversation Raps Worth P879M

CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola is facing over 20 counts of non-bailable malversation complaints worth more than P879 million, which have now reached the preliminary investigation stage before the Ombudsman.

31 Jul, 07:54 — 31 Jul, 16:19

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a sitting party-list representative facing serious corruption charges, which could impact public trust in government officials and the integrity of public funds. The alleged misuse of over P879 million in public funds and the potential conflict of interest regarding government contracts highlight concerns about accountability and transparency.

Key entitiesEdwin Gardiola Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla Ombudsman CWS party-list DPWH

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CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola is facing over 20 counts of malversation complaints
The total amount involved in the malversation complaints is over P879 million
The complaints are non-bailable
The case has reached the preliminary investigation stage at the Ombudsman

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The malversation complaint against Edwin Gardiola is non-bailable

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The malversation complaint against Edwin Gardiola is worth over P879 million

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The Gardiolas' companies allegedly secured billions of pesos in DPWH contracts while Edwin Gardiola was House appropriations vice chairman

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Information about the Gardiolas' companies allegedly securing billions in DPWH contracts while Edwin Gardiola was House appropriations vice chairman

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RapplerMostly Factual3d ago

Edwin Gardiola faces malversation complaint before Ombudsman

Rappler first reported in 2025 that the Gardiolas' companies had allegedly secured billions of pesos in DPWH contracts while he was House appropriations vice chairman

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factual2d ago

Remulla bares ‘more than 20 counts’ of malversation raps vs Gardiola

MANILA, Philippines — The non-bailable malversation complaint against CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola worth over P879 million has reached the preliminary investigation stage, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday. The preliminary investigation stage is just one step away from filing formal charges before the Sandiganbayan. This stage was reached after the special panel of

By cbuban

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First report: Rappler · 31 Jul, 07:54|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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Rappler31 Jul, 07:54First to report

Edwin Gardiola faces malversation complaint before Ombudsman

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inquirer31 Jul, 16:19Latest update

Remulla bares ‘more than 20 counts’ of malversation raps vs Gardiola

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The narrative has shifted from initial allegations of contract securing to the formal filing of malversation complaints and the commencement of preliminary investigation.

Initial Reporting of Allegations2025

Rappler first reported in 2025 about the Gardiolas' companies allegedly securing billions in DPWH contracts.

Formal Complaint Filed and Investigation StageJuly 31, 2026

The non-bailable malversation complaint against Gardiola, worth over P879 million, has reached the preliminary investigation stage at the Ombudsman.

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Edwin Gardiola Faces Over 20 Counts of Malversation Raps Worth P879M

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Edwin Gardiola faces malversation complaint before Ombudsman

Remulla bares ‘more than 20 counts’ of malversation raps vs Gardiola

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Edwin Gardiola faces malversation complaint before Ombudsman

Remulla bares ‘more than 20 counts’ of malversation raps vs Gardiola

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