Oval track sustains fresh damage, with bidding process under scrutiny by the COA
In a recent turn of events, SBD Builders Inc., the contractor responsible for the rehabilitation of the rubberised track oval at the Cebu City Sports Center, is currently under scrutiny. The Archival administration, the city's new leadership, is set to decide on the contractor's payment, following a series of irregularities flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA).
The COA's investigation revealed several issues, including premature construction before the contract was signed and a notice to proceed, which violated procurement laws. The project also faced significant delays, and the contractor used an expired license from the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board and submitted outdated eligibility documents. Doubts were raised about the contractor's qualifications and equipment ownership.
Despite these issues, the project was completed. However, the facility sustained new damages shortly after the rehabilitation was finished in December 2024, with photos taken on July 28, 2025, showing significant new damage to the track oval's surface.
Mayor Nestor Archival plans to meet with SBD Builders to discuss the complaints and issues raised, indicating ongoing administrative handling of the problem. The mayor also plans to review the project's bidding process.
It is worth noting that SBD Builders is also the contractor for the Pulangbato Bridge project, another delayed project in the city. This may factor into the city officials' assessment of the company's performance and consequence management.
As of July 31, 2025, the status of the project's payment is not explicitly stated. Given the COA's flagging of irregularities and the mayor’s upcoming meeting with the contractor, it is reasonable to infer that the payment process might be under scrutiny or review.
In summary:
- SBD Builders Inc. faced several consequences due to irregularities and delays in the rehabilitation of the track oval at the Cebu City Sports Center, as flagged by the COA.
- The project suffered substantial delays and the facility sustained new damage just months after repairs.
- The status of the project's payment is not explicitly stated, but it is likely under review due to the irregularities.
- Mayor Nestor Archival will meet with SBD Builders to discuss the complaints and issues raised, and will also review the project's bidding process.
- SBD Builders is also responsible for another delayed project, the Pulangbato Bridge, which may factor into the city officials’ assessment of the company’s performance and consequence management.
[1] This reflects the latest public information as of July 31, 2025.
- The government in Cebu City is reviewing the payment to SBD Builders Inc., due to irregularities and delays in the sports center rehabilitation project, as previously flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA).
- The recent evaluation of SBD Builders' work isn't solely limited to the sports center rehabilitation project, as they are also the contractor handling the Pulangbato Bridge project, which has also experienced delays.
- Reflecting the latest public information as of July 31, 2025, the ongoing issues and concerns involving SBD Builders and their contractual work in Cebu City, particularly the sports center project, indicate a heightened focus on politics and general-news affairs within the region.
