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.
"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://qq.gangzhifhm.com
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- 9 dead in Ecuador after bus plunges into ravine
- Israel ups pressure on Gaza City
- Gaza at 'breaking point,' says UN food agency chief after visit
- Israel warns Hamas to surrender or face 'annihilation'
- GoTyme gives customers 20 free InstaPay transfers per month
- CFO moves office from QC to Pasay
- Xi slams 'bullying' in speech to regional leaders at summit
- DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
- Customs preparing report on Discayas’ 28 luxury cars
- Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive
