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.
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., This news data comes from:http://gyglfs.com
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
"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.
- Marcos halts flood control budget; new commission to investigate expected 'in 48 hours'
- A tale of two cities: San Mateo rejects Manila's trash; Rizal opens landfill to Malabon
- Australia to tackle deepfake nudes, online stalking
- SSS hails Marcos, Recto for initiating pension reforms, including one to be rolled out in Sept
- Marcos sacks PNP Chief Torre, saying it was 'difficult but necessary'
- Comelec completes ballot printing for Bangsamoro elections despite redistricting dispute
- Wife and ally of ousted SKorean president indicted by special prosecutors
- NACC renews appeal: Adopt neglected kids
- Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
- House starts flood control probe
