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.
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., This news data comes from:http://nnk-hduy-jvlk-gvvm.ycyzqzxyh.com
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- Gomez-Estoesta named court administrator by Supreme Court
- Immigration bureau declares war on fake Filipinos and illegal workers
- PH to host seafarers’ welfare forum
- LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa
- Shooting of Indonesian diplomat in Peru investigated as a contract killing
- Strikes across Gaza Strip kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide
- Indonesian leader fires ministers of finance and security after deadly protests
- Islamic State claims deadly attack on Pakistan rally
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
- Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
