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., This news data comes from:http://hban-xy-yrvm-lamo.redcanaco.com
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the dismissal of Alcantara amid the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
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.
- Palestinian Embassy echoes PH appeal for ceasefire in Gaza
- Thai woman jailed for 43 years for lese majeste freed
- Australia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coast
- Marcos to mark ‘Thrilla In Manila’ 50th anniversary
- Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges
- China's Xi holds talks with North Korea's Kim in Beijing
- Laws signed on holidays, court branches
- Supreme Court urged to act on fake complaints
- Sara Discaya admits owning 28 luxury cars
- House resolution filed to investigate 'funders' of anomalous projects
