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.
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., This news data comes from:http://pqlv-whx-ao-hs.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.
- PNP chief Torre relieved from post — Palace
- Laws signed on holidays, court branches
- Strikes across Gaza Strip kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide
- Modi: India, Japan to 'shape the Asian century'
- Nartatez rules out 'quota' arrests
- Mexican drug lord faces life in prison after pleading guilty in US court
- Co out of country for medical reasons
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- Pope meets with Chagos refugees and delivers message about rights of the weak against the powerful
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
