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
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the dismissal of Alcantara amid the investigation into anomalous flood control projects., This news data comes from:http://gangzhifhm.com
Castro said that the dismissals of District engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez and Assistant District engineer Jaypee Mendoza were also underway.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
"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.
- Chinese warships shadow Philippine, Australian, Canadian drills in Zambales
- Boy killed, mother injured in Pasig fire
- Kanlaon Volcano spews ash
- Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists
- PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
- Repairs on Chinese ship in Bajo de Masinloc collision may take 2 months - PH Navy
- Xi and Putin's hot mic moment: How long will science extend the human life span?
- Comelec to resume BARMM polls ballot printing Thursday
- Rise in HFMD cases due to better reporting, not outbreak
- Marcos signs laws creating more court branches
