MANILA, Philippines — Former Bulacan First District engineer Henry Alcantara was dismissed from service, while two other ranking officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon face dismissal, Malacañang announced Thursday.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess, This news data comes from:http://gyglfs.com
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the dismissal of Alcantara amid the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
Castro said that the dismissals of District engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez and Assistant District engineer Jaypee Mendoza were also underway.
"This is in connection with the ongoing investigation into the anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan," Castro said during a press conference.
"Secretary Dizon has also recommended that appropriate cases be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman against Alcantara, Hernandez and Mendoza in connection with the questionable projects. The said DPWH officials are also included in the Bureau of Immigration's lookout bulletin," she added.
- Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists
- Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome
- DOJ indicts Abra Mining for fraudulent trading
- Berlin urges Israel to 'immediately' improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
- Sotto takes oath as Senate president
- Meralco: Lower electricity rates expected for Sept
- Majority of Filipinos unaware of vote buying in 2025 elections, OCTA survey shows
- Obese surpass undernourished youths for first time, UN warns
- Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
- One in four people lack access to safe drinking water – UN
