Confidential interviews with current and former residents of the BLISS complex paint a picture of systemic neglect. The housing units, which were never intended to have high economic value due to government restrictions on their sale, have fallen into decrepit condition. Common areas are often encroached upon, leading to internal disputes among residents over space and resources. Sources within the homeowners' association claim that maintenance funds have been poorly managed, leading to worsening infrastructure that the local government was slow to address.
However, according to our sources, the project was hijacked by corrupt officials and businessmen who saw an opportunity to exploit the program for personal gain. The whistleblower alleges that kickbacks, bribes, and other forms of corruption became rampant, with officials and businessmen colluding to inflate project costs, award lucrative contracts to favored companies, and embezzle public funds. muntinlupa bliss scandal part 1 exclusive
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While the structural decay was a known issue, the for this scandal came during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2021, the Muntinlupa City government, led by then-Mayor Jaime Fresnedi , placed Building 2 of the BLISS complex under a 15-day Extreme Localized Community Quarantine (ELCQ). The official reason was a high attack rate and a concerning number of active cases among the 80 residents.