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://052298.com
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi's train street
- In Taiwan, competing narratives over the meaning of China's massive military show
- ICC clears applications of 15 drug war victims to join proceedings vs Duterte
- Roxas matriarch Judy Araneta-Roxas, 91
- Mayor Sotto slams Discayas, cites lies, ghost firms, and kickback allegations
- May 12 poll results accurate, credible - OCTA Research
- 'God's Influencer' to become first millennial saint
- Google to obey South Korean order to blur satellite images on maps
- DOJ indicts Abra Mining for fraudulent trading
- Iran-backed Houthis raid UN offices in Yemen and detain at least 11 employees
