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.
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.
"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://fwpe-jaco-sk-tyq.771bg.com
- Kris Aquino is alive, says friend amid reports of death
- No winner in Grand, Megalotto draws for Aug 27
- Protesters storm Discaya office in Pasig to demand accountability for 'ghost flood control projects'
- Madagascar welcomes home skulls of Indigenous warriors taken by French colonial troops 128 years ago
- Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
- Filipino member of AHOP K-pop group says Manila concert a dream come true
- Motive probed for US church shooting that killed 2 children, injured 17
- Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages
- 'Blood Moon' to rise during total lunar eclipse Sunday night
- Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi's train street
