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Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan arrives in a wheelchair at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City on June 2, 2026, for his arraignment on graft charges involving allegedly anomalous flood control projects before the court’s Second Division. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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FLOOD CONTROL- Estrada/ Bonoan

Karen De Guzman

Christopher Sitson

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178045560718520260602-manuel-bonoan-arraignment-graft-case-JC3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan arrives in a wheelchair at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City on June 2, 2026, for his arraignment on graft charges involving allegedly anomalous flood control projects before the court’s Second Division. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News </span></span></span> </div><p>MANILA — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan remains under observation at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital after doctors noted elevated laboratory results that require further evaluation, authorities said Wednesday.</p><p>PNP Health Service Director PBGen. Portia Manalad said Bonoan, 80, continues to undergo monitoring and assessment by medical specialists.</p><p>“Under observation po siya with elevated lab results and for further eval of medical specialists, taking into consideration his age and risks,” Manalad said.</p><p>Bonoan&#x27;s arraignment before the Sandiganbayan was <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/2/jinggoy-estrada-graft-arraignment-pleads-not-guilty-1323">postponed </a>Tuesday after his legal counsel requested a deferment due to concerns over his high blood pressure.</p><p>He remains <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/2/ex-dpwh-chief-bonoan-returned-to-pnp-hospital-after-arraignment-postponed-1801">confined at the PNP General Hospital </a>while awaiting the court&#x27;s resolution of his motion for hospital arrest.</p><p>In a separate statement, the PNP assured the public that legal procedures were being strictly followed as Bonoan remained under police custody and medical care.</p><p>PNP chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police organization is committed to ensuring that Bonoan&#x27;s hospitalization will not hinder the implementation of lawful court processes.</p><p>“The PNP enforces court orders fairly and without favor. Former Secretary Bonoan surrendered voluntarily but required immediate medical intervention after a severe blood pressure spike during booking,” Nartatez said in a statement. </p><p>The former Cabinet secretary was initially admitted to the hospital after surrendering to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Monday following the issuance of a Sandiganbayan arrest order against him in connection with a plunder case linked to alleged irregularities in flood control projects.</p><p>“I have directed the PNP Health Service and the CIDG to maintain full transparency, enforce tight security, and ensure that no special or ‘VIP’ treatment is extended,” Nartatez said. </p><div> </div><div><strong>‘SUNOD-SUNOD NA ‘YAN’</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the arrest of his predecessor showed there was no favoritism when it comes to accountability.</p><p>“Paulit-ulit sinabi ng Pangulo, kung saan dadalhin tayo ng ebidensya, dun tayo pupunta — kahit sino ‘yan, kahit dati niyang secretary ‘yan, kahit kaalyado niya ‘yan, kahit kamag-anak niya ‘yan, kahit sino pa. Basta kung saan ang ebidensya papunta, doon tayo pupunta,” Dizon said.</p><p>He added that charges against all individuals were backed by strong evidence and efforts to hold those involved in the anomaly accountable will continue.</p><p>“Alam ko inip na inip ang mga kababayan natin, pero sinasabi rin ng pangulo, hindi tayo basta-basta na lang mag-file ng kaso na hindi matibay, at ‘yun tingin ko ang ginagawa talaga ng DOJ at ng Ombudsman. Ayaw nila mag-file ng kaso hanggang hindi kumpleto at matibay ang ebidensya. Sunod-sunod na ‘yan at tuloy-tuloy na ‘yan,” Dizon said. </p><p>“Sana matakot na sila at matuto na sila, dahil hindi titigil si PBBM na ipakulong yung dapat ipakulong,” he added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/3/dpwh-set-to-file-charges-vs-big-fish-tagged-in-bulacan-flood-control-scam-0850">&#x27;Big fish&#x27; tagged in Bulacan flood control scandal to face charges—Dizon </a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mhSx4o8jnfM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I4bBoCxZQWM?&amp;t=14s&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IT7rjvrbaho?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan remains under observation at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital after doctors noted elevated laboratory results that require further evaluation, authorities said Wednesday.</p>

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan remains under observation at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital after doctors noted elevated laboratory results that require further evaluation, authorities said Wednesday.

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Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan remains hospitalized, under observation

Karen De Guzman,

Christopher Sitson,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 03, 2026 11:02 AM PHT

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Updated June 03, 2026 12:05 PM PHT

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