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., This news data comes from:http://www.052298.com
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.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- More funding sought for sports commission
- Marcos wants subpoena power for body investigating flood projects
- Russian drone, missile attack kills 14, injured 48 in Kyiv
- Dizon asks DOJ to issue immigration lookout bulletin to 26 DPWH officials and contractors
- PNP chief Torre relieved, Nartatez to take over
- New mining law to balance profit, ecology
- Vico Sotto could challenge VP Sara in 2028 race – survey
- 3 Luzon dams release water
- Open mic caught Xi, Putin discussing immortality
- N. Korea test-fires two 'new' air defense missiles
