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
"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., This news data comes from:http://tmip.redcanaco.com
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- Supreme Court: It’s work as usual in judiciary
- Filipino member of AHOF K-pop group says Manila concert a dream come true
- Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
- Putin and Modi in China for summit hosted by Xi
- Philippine forces deliver supplies and personnel to disputed South China Sea shoal despite tensions
- Legarda pushes Magna Carta of Waste Workers
- Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital
- PH, Australia eye stronger defense partnership
- Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio's talks in Mexico and Ecuador this week
- Xi and Putin's hot mic moment: How long will science extend the human life span?
