Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan is again residence

Former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan returns to the Philippines a month later than initially anticipated

MANILA, Philippines – Former Division of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan has returned to the nation following his journey to the USA, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) mentioned on Sunday, January 18.

The BI mentioned Bonoan arrived Sunday morning on the Ninoy Aquino Worldwide Airport by way of a China Airways flight “with none reported journey companion.”

Bonoan, one of many central figures within the flood management controversy, left for the US in November 2025 to reportedly accompany his spouse for a medical process.

He was initially anticipated to return on December 17. Previous to his arrival, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla mentioned Bonoan was already overstaying and could possibly be deported by the US.

Bonoan was included within the BI’s lookout bulletin order in connection along with his alleged involvement in flood management corruption throughout his tenure as DPWH chief.

In September 2025, it was revealed that he was allegedly tied to a number of public infrastructure contractors, together with one firm owned by his daughter’s enterprise companion.

The Impartial Fee for Infrastructure in November really helpful the submitting of a number of prison complaints towards Bonoan.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado mentioned they’ve forwarded info surrounding Bonoan’s return to the Division of Justice. – Rappler.com