Christophe Bariou asks DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon to take action about corruption in Siargao

Published 11 Oct 2025 at 5:27 PM

by Rose Dabu

3 min read

Businessman Christophe Bariou urged DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon to investigate alleged corruption and destructive projects in Siargao
He exposed supposed political greed and long-running corruption harming the island and its people
Bariou claimed he and partner Nadine Lustre faced harassment after opposing the Union-Malinao Bridge Project
He also revealed alleged bribery offers, fake documents, and misuse of relief goods after Typhoon Odette

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Christophe Bariou/@cbariou on Instagram
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Businessman Christophe Bariou has called on Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to investigate alleged corruption and questionable projects in Siargao Island.

His lengthy social media post, titled “Siargao Deserves Accountability,” exposed what he described as decades of political greed and corruption that have damaged the island and burdened its people.

Bariou, who is also the partner of actress and environmental advocate Nadine Lustre, said he has lived in Siargao for 11 years and tried to support local livelihoods.

Despite this, he claimed to have faced harassment and pressure from some local politicians for opposing projects linked to corruption.

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One of his main concerns is the continuation of the Union-Malinao Bridge Project, which he and Lustre opposed due to environmental risks and possible displacement of residents.

According to Bariou, the project pushed through even after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered it stopped due to falsified approval documents.

He said such projects continue because most locals lack resources and legal protection to fight back.

He also alleged that after Typhoon Odette in December 2024, some relief goods were diverted for political gain and that certain operators were granted “special logging permits” for money.

Bariou revealed he was offered ₱50 million to stay silent about the bridge issue but refused, saying, “We don’t make deals with corruption ever.”

Following his refusal, he claimed their businesses faced random inspections and permit delays, prompting him to file complaints that the Anti-Red Tape Authority later resolved in his favor.

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Bariou ended his post by urging Dizon and national agencies to prioritize investigating Siargao’s local corruption. So far, the local government, DENR, and DPWH have yet to respond.

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