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 news data comes from:http://052298.com
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.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
"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.
- Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting
- UK refuses to invite Israeli government officials to London arms fair over the war in Gaza
- No winner in Ultra, Megalotto draws for Aug 29
- Kris Aquino is alive, says friend amid reports of death
- Kanlaon Volcano spews ash
- Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
- BIR to audit contractors flagged for ghost flood projects for tax fraud — BIR
- Jollibee, DepEd partner to develop quick service restaurant curriculum for senior high
- Epstein victims compiling list of sexual abusers
- Supreme Court urged to act on fake complaints
