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.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess, This news data comes from:http://nbdqqkl.redcanaco.com
"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.
- UN watchdog finds uranium traces at suspected Syrian former nuclear site
- Drones take on Everest's garbage
- Duterte lawyers take aim at ICC prosecutor
- Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
- Japan pledges continued support for Philippine development projects
- Jollibee, DepEd partner to develop quick service restaurant curriculum for senior high
- NKorea could produce ten to twenty nukes per year — SKorea leader
- Repairs on Chinese ship in Bajo de Masinloc collision may take 2 months - PH Navy
- Majority of Filipinos unaware of vote buying in 2025 elections, OCTA survey shows
- Searchers retrieve bodies as Afghan quake toll seen to rise
