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.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
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.
DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess, This news data comes from:http://sl-bjo-sp-ocj.jyxingfa.com
"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.
- Comelec: Postponed village, youth elections not in 2026 budget
- Widespread flooding in Quezon City due to heavy rains, stranding commuters, rendering most roads impassable to vehicles
- India to probe giant zoo run by son of Asia's richest person
- Philippine experts urge harm reduction strategy for tobacco control
- ₱1.7M shabu seized in Taguig buy-bust
- Australia government condemns anti-immigration rally in Sydney
- DPWH told to build evacuation centers
- Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Cebu and Palawan
- ‘Large shark’ kills man off Sydney beach
- What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks
