Brice Hernandez Biography
Brice Hernandez is a Filipino engineer born on May 19, 1982, in Bulacan, Philippines. He worked for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), primarily in the Bulacan First District Engineering Office. Hernandez held technical and administrative roles, overseeing flood-control and drainage projects. In 2025, he came into national attention due to allegations of irregularities in some projects.
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Quick Facts
| Full Name | Brice Hernandez |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 19, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Bulacan, Philippines |
| Profession | Trained engineer, career in public works |
Detail Facts
- Brice Hernandez is a Filipino engineer born on May 19, 1982, in Bulacan, Philippines.
- He worked for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), primarily in the Bulacan First District Engineering Office.
- Hernandez held technical and administrative roles, overseeing flood-control and drainage projects.
- In 2025, he came into national attention due to allegations of irregularities in some projects.
- Education/Profession: Trained engineer, career in public works
- Department: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Bulacan First District Engineering Office
- Roles Held: Assistant District Engineer, Officer-in-Charge
- Main Responsibilities: Planning, supervising contractors, inspecting flood-control and drainage projects, ensuring technical specifications
- Project Focus: Flood-control works in Bulacan to protect communities from seasonal flooding
- Professional Activities: Attended meetings, signed documents, approved work progress claims, coordinated with local officials and contractors
- Controversies: Investigated for alleged "ghost" flood-control projects in Bulacan, dismissed by DPWH in September 2025 following audit and Ombudsman referrals, testified under legislative immunity at Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings, alleged profit-sharing and luxury benefits tied to irregular projects, claimed pressure from senior colleagues to take blame or shield others
- Legal and Administrative Actions: DPWH initiated dismissal of involved officials, contractors blacklisted, ongoing administrative and graft investigations against Hernandez and others, Senate hearings and audits continue to verify evidence
- Impact on Public: Communities concerned about proper implementation of flood-control projects, exposed weak points in procurement and contract oversight, calls for stronger transparency, auditing, and safeguards in DPWH projects
- Current Status: Hernandez dismissed, under investigation; flood-control projects in Bulacan being re-examined and corrective measures awaited; oversight bodies continue to process evidence and follow legal/admin procedures